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zona nobre

[ˈzo.nɐ ˈno.brə]
nounfemininepl: zonas nobres
upscale neighborhood / affluent area / prime district
1. A prestigious and wealthy residential or commercial area of a city, characterized by high property values, quality infrastructure, and predominantly upper-class residents
The apartment is located in the zona nobre of the city, close to fine restaurants and luxury shops.
O apartamento fica localizado na zona nobre da cidade, perto de restaurantes finos e lojas de luxo.
2. The central or most desirable part of a town or district with superior amenities and services
Real estate prices in the zona nobre have increased significantly over the past year.
Os preços de imóveis na zona nobre aumentaram significativamente no último ano.
NYC Slang
upscale neighborhood / the Upper East Side (comparable prestigious area)
Synonyms
bairro nobrezona de luxoárea residencial de elitezona de classe altaregião privilegiada
Antonyms
zona pobreperiferiafavelazona degradada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona nobre
Most common usage across Brazil, referring to wealthy neighborhoods
São Paulo
zona nobre
Commonly used; examples include Jardim Paulista, Vila Mariana
Rio de Janeiro
zona nobre
Widely used; examples include Zona Sul neighborhoods like Copacabana, Ipanema
Portugal
zona nobre / zona de luxo
Less commonly used; Portuguese prefer 'bairro de luxo' or 'zona exclusiva'

Related Idioms & Phrases

morar na zona nobre
propriedade na zona nobre
investir na zona nobre
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