upscale community

[/ˈʌpˌskeɪl kəˈmjuːnəti/]

nounpl: upscale communities

comunidade de alta classe

1. A residential area or neighborhood characterized by expensive properties, high-income residents, and upmarket amenities and services

They moved to an upscale community with gated entrances and exclusive clubs.

Eles se mudaram para uma comunidade de alta classe com entradas fechadas e clubes exclusivos.

2. A neighborhood known for luxury homes, high property values, and affluent demographics

The upscale community attracted wealthy professionals and business owners.

A comunidade de alta classe atraiu profissionais ricos e proprietários de empresas.

NYC Slang

Upper East Side type of neighborhood; fancy neighborhood

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General Brazilian

comunidade de alta classe; bairro nobre; condomínio de luxo

Most common terms in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

bairro chique; zona sul

Often referring to prestigious southern neighborhoods

São Paulo

bairro de elite; zona oeste

Commonly used for wealthy western neighborhoods

Portugal

comunidade selecta; bairro de luxo; zona residencial de primeira

Portuguese European term for upscale areas

the right side of the tracks

keeping up with the Joneses

living the high life

gated community

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