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well-to-do
[/ˌwɛl təˈduː/]
adjective
abastado, próspero
1.
Having considerable wealth; prosperous and financially secure
The well-to-do family owned several properties in the city.
A família abastada possuía várias propriedades na cidade.
2.
Belonging to or characteristic of wealthy people
They lived in a well-to-do neighborhood with elegant mansions.
Eles viviam em um bairro próspero com mansões elegantes.
NYC Slang
loaded, flush, rolling in dough
Synonyms
wealthy
prosperous
affluent
rich
comfortable
well-off
moneyed
Antonyms
poor
impoverished
destitute
needy
impecunious
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
abastado, rico, próspero
Commonly used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
de classe alta, endinheirado
More colloquial usage in urban areas
Portugal
abastado, afortunado, endinheirado
Standard usage in formal Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
live the life of Riley
have deep pockets
be sitting pretty
born with a silver spoon
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