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upscale district

[/ˈʌpˌskeɪl ˈdɪstrɪkt/]
nounpl: upscale districts
bairro de luxo
1. A residential or commercial area characterized by high property values, expensive establishments, upscale shops, restaurants, and services, typically inhabited or frequented by affluent individuals
The upscale district downtown is known for its designer boutiques and Michelin-starred restaurants.
O bairro de luxo no centro da cidade é conhecido por suas butiques de grife e restaurantes com estrela Michelin.
2. An exclusive neighborhood with premium real estate and high-end amenities
They decided to move to an upscale district with better schools and parks.
Eles decidiram se mudar para um bairro de luxo com melhores escolas e parques.
NYC Slang
ritzy neighborhood; fancy area; the Upper East Side type area
Synonyms
affluent neighborhoodexclusive areahigh-end districtposh areawealthy neighborhood
Antonyms
working-class districtpoor neighborhoodunderprivileged areaslum

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bairro de luxo; bairro nobre; bairro chique
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
zona sul; bairro de luxo
Often refers to specific upscale south zone areas
São Paulo
bairro nobre; região de alta renda
Commonly used to describe areas like Jardins and Vila Mariana
Portugal
bairro de luxo; zona nobre; bairro exclusivo
Used similarly to Brazil but may emphasize historical prestige

Related Idioms & Phrases

the right side of the tracks
high-rent district
tony neighborhood
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