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wealthy district

[ˈwɛlθi ˈdɪstrɪkt]
nounpl: wealthy districts
bairro rico
1. A residential or commercial area characterized by high property values, affluent residents, and upscale amenities
The wealthy district of Manhattan is known for its luxury penthouses and exclusive shops.
O bairro rico de Manhattan é conhecido por seus penthouses de luxo e lojas exclusivas.
2. An urban neighborhood where the majority of inhabitants have high incomes and significant financial resources
Property prices in the wealthy district have increased significantly over the past decade.
Os preços das propriedades no bairro rico aumentaram significativamente na última década.
NYC Slang
fancy neighborhood, upscale hood
Synonyms
affluent neighborhoodupscale areaexclusive districtposh area
Antonyms
poor districtslumunderprivileged arealow-income neighborhood

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bairro rico
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
bairro de classe alta
Commonly used in Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo
zona nobre
Often used in São Paulo real estate terminology
Portugal
bairro abastado
Preferred term in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

the right side of the tracks
high-end neighborhood
gated community
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