ricos

[ˈri.kus]
adjective/nounmasculinepl: ricos (plural form)
rich, wealthy
1. possessing a large amount of money or valuable possessions; wealthy
The rich families live in the affluent neighborhood.
As famílias ricas moram no bairro nobre.
2. abundant in a particular quality or resource; plentiful
Brazil is rich in natural resources.
O Brasil é rico em recursos naturais.
3. having a deep, full flavor or texture
This is a rich chocolate cake.
Este é um bolo de chocolate rico em sabor.
4. when used as a noun: wealthy or rich people
The ricos control much of the economy.
Os ricos controlam grande parte da economia.
In Brazilian culture, 'ricos' often carries social commentary regarding class divisions and inequality. The word is frequently used in discussions about socioeconomic disparity, particularly in contexts involving favelas and wealthy neighborhoods. It's also used in popular music, especially in funk and hip-hop, as a marker of aspiration or social critique.
NYC Slang
rich, wealthy, ballin', loaded, flush
Synonyms / Sinônimos
abastadosafortunadosprósperosopulentosendinheirados
Antonyms / Antônimos
pobresmiseráveiscarentesnecessitados

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ricos
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ricos
common in both formal and informal speech; associated with favela discourse when discussing class divisions
São Paulo
ricos
frequently used in economic and business contexts
Portugal
ricos
similar usage but with different socioeconomic context; less class-based discussion

Related Words

riquezafortunaprosperidadeabundânciaabastança

Related Idioms & Phrases

ficar rico
de rico não tem nada
rico de espírito
pobre mas honrado, rico mas desonrado
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