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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
wealthyprosperousaffluentrichcomfortablewell-offmoneyed
Antonyms
poorimpoverisheddestituteneedyimpecunious

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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