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well-to-do area

[/ˌwɛl təˈduː ˈɛəriə/]
nounpl: well-to-do areas
bairro abastado
1. A residential neighborhood or district inhabited primarily by wealthy and affluent people
The well-to-do area of the city features large mansions and luxury homes.
O bairro abastado da cidade apresenta grandes mansões e casarões de luxo.
2. An upscale neighborhood characterized by high property values and residents of high socioeconomic status
She moved to a well-to-do area after her business became successful.
Ela se mudou para um bairro abastado depois que seu negócio se tornou bem-sucedido.
NYC Slang
uptown neighborhood; fancy hood; silk stocking district (historical)
Synonyms
affluent neighborhoodupscale districtwealthy areaposh neighborhoodexclusive residential area
Antonyms
poor neighborhoodunderprivileged areaslumlow-income district

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bairro abastado; bairro rico; zona sul (in major cities)
Most common and universally understood term
Rio de Janeiro
bairro nobre; zona sul
Commonly refers to neighborhoods like Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon
São Paulo
bairro de classe alta; zona oeste
Often refers to areas like Pinheiros, Vila Mariana, and Morumbi
Portugal
bairro abastado; zona de luxo; bairro elegante
European Portuguese preference for 'elegante' over 'nobre'

Related Idioms & Phrases

the other side of the tracks (opposite concept)
live in the lap of luxury (related lifestyle)
high-class neighborhood
exclusive enclave
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