wealthy relatives

[WEL-thee REL-uh-tivz]
noun phrasepl: N/A (already plural)
parentes ricos
1. Family members who possess significant financial resources and material wealth
She hopes to inherit money from her wealthy relatives.
Ela espera herdar dinheiro de seus parentes ricos.
2. Relatives with high net worth or substantial property and assets
His wealthy relatives live in a mansion on the coast.
Seus parentes ricos moram em uma mansão à beira da costa.
In both Brazilian and American cultures, wealthy relatives often carry social significance related to inheritance prospects, family status, and social networking. In Brazil, discussions about 'parentes ricos' may reflect class consciousness and family dynamics around financial inequality. In the USA, wealthy relatives are frequently referenced in contexts of inheritance planning and family relationships.
NYC Slang
loaded relatives or ballin' cousins
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rich relativesaffluent relativeswell-to-do relativesprosperous relatives
Antonyms / Antônimos
poor relativesimpoverished relativesstruggling relatives

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parentes ricos
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
parentes abastados
More formal variation; 'abastado' emphasizes financial comfort
São Paulo
parentes endinheirados
Informal colloquial usage; slightly pejorative connotation
Portugal
familiares ricos/abastados
Portuguese variant uses 'familiares' alongside 'parentes'

Related Words

inheritancefortuneaffluenceprosperityassetsestate

Related Idioms & Phrases

a rich uncle
money in the family
keeping up with wealthy relatives
relatives with deep pockets
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