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rico

[ˈhi.ko]
adjectivemasculinepl: ricos (masculine), ricas (feminine)
rich
1. having a large amount of money or valuable possessions; wealthy
He is a rich businessman.
Ele é um empresário rico.
2. abundant in a particular resource or quality
This region is rich in natural resources.
Esta região é rica em recursos naturais.
3. delicious or flavorful; having a full, intense taste
This chocolate cake is very rich.
Este bolo de chocolate é muito rico.
4. full of valuable or interesting content; elaborate
a rich cultural heritage
um rico patrimônio cultural
NYC Slang
loaded, flush, stacked, ballin'
Synonyms
abastadowealthyprósperoaffluentopulento
Antonyms
pobrepoornecessitadodesfavorecido

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rico
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rico
used in colloquial speech; also means 'cool' or 'great' informally
São Paulo
rico
standard usage; formal business context
Portugal
rico
standard usage; also colloquially means 'delicious'

Related Idioms & Phrases

rico em espírito - rich in spirit
ficar rico - to become rich
homem rico - a rich man
vida de rico - the life of the rich
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