the wealthy

[ðə ˈwɛlθi]
noun
os ricos
1. people who have a large amount of money or valuable possessions; the affluent class
The wealthy often invest in real estate and stocks.
Os ricos geralmente investem em imóveis e ações.
2. a collective group referring to individuals of high economic status
Policies affecting the wealthy are often debated in parliament.
Políticas que afetam os ricos são frequentemente debatidas no parlamento.
In both Brazilian and American English, 'the wealthy' is a neutral, formal descriptor for the economically privileged class. In Brazil, discussions about 'os ricos' often center on income inequality and social mobility. In the USA, the term is frequently used in political and economic discourse regarding taxation, policy, and social responsibility.
NYC Slang
the ballers; the money people; the one percenters
Synonyms / Sinônimos
the richthe affluentthe well-to-dothe upper class
Antonyms / Antônimos
the poorthe impoverishedthe destitutethe underprivileged

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
os ricos
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
os ricões
Colloquial, informal intensified form meaning 'the very rich'
São Paulo
os abastados
More formal alternative; commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
os ricos
Standard usage, same as Brazil; sometimes 'os abastados'

Related Words

wealthaffluenceprosperityprivilegeupper classelite

Related Idioms & Phrases

the wealthy tax bracket
eating like the wealthy
living among the wealthy
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