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upscale residential

[/ˈʌpˌskeɪl ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/]
adjective/noun phrase
residencial de luxo
1. A residential area, building, or neighborhood characterized by high-quality construction, expensive properties, and affluent residents
They moved to an upscale residential neighborhood with large homes and manicured lawns.
Eles se mudaram para um bairro residencial de luxo com casarões e jardins bem cuidados.
2. Real estate or housing marketed toward wealthy or upper-middle-class buyers
The developer is planning an upscale residential complex with amenities like a golf course.
O incorporador está planejando um complexo residencial de luxo com amenidades como campo de golfe.
NYC Slang
uptown / bougie neighborhood / fancy digs
Synonyms
luxury residentialhigh-end residentialaffluent residentialpremium residentialexclusive residential
Antonyms
modest residentialaffordable housinglow-income residentialbudget residential

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
residencial de luxo / residencial sofisticado
Most commonly used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
condomínio de luxo / residencial premium
Often used in real estate marketing
Rio de Janeiro
residencial de alta padrão / bairro nobre
Frequently used in real estate listings
Portugal
residencial de luxo / bairro residencial de topo
Formal and real estate terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

the right side of the tracks
to live on easy street
keeping up with the Joneses
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