zona de classe alta

[ˈzɔnɐ dɨ ˈklasɨ ˈaltɐ]

nounfemininepl: zonas de classe alta

upscale neighborhood; affluent area; wealthy district

1. A residential or commercial area characterized by high property values, expensive homes, and inhabitants of high socioeconomic status

They decided to move to an upscale neighborhood with better schools and security.

Eles decidiram mudar-se para uma zona de classe alta com melhores escolas e segurança.

2. An area known for luxury shopping, fine dining, and upmarket establishments

The zona de classe alta downtown has many exclusive boutiques and Michelin-starred restaurants.

A zona de classe alta do centro tem muitas butiques exclusivas e restaurantes com estrela Michelin.

NYC Slang

Upper East Side; ritzy neighborhood; fancy district

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General Brazilian

zona de classe alta

Standard term used across Brazil

São Paulo

bairro nobre

Commonly used in São Paulo, especially for areas like Jardins, Vila Mariana

Rio de Janeiro

zona sul de classe alta

Often references specific wealthy southern zones like Leblon, Ipanema

Portugal

zona abastada

Preferred terminology in European Portuguese

bairro de gente endinheirada

região para os ricos

zona onde mora a elite

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