zona rica

[ZO-nah REE-kah]

nounfemininepl: zonas ricas

wealthy area, affluent neighborhood, upscale district

1. A neighborhood or geographic area characterized by high property values, expensive residences, and residents of high socioeconomic status

They moved to a zona rica to be closer to the best schools.

Eles se mudaram para uma zona rica para ficar perto das melhores escolas.

2. An exclusive or upscale district known for luxury amenities and high-end commerce

The zona rica has the finest restaurants and boutiques in the city.

A zona rica tem os melhores restaurantes e boutiques da cidade.

NYC Slang

Upper East Side, fancy neighborhood, the rich side of town

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General Brazilian

zona rica

Most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

zona sul

Specific reference to wealthy southern zones like Copacabana, Ipanema

São Paulo

zona oeste

Often refers to Pinheiros, Morumbi, and similar upscale areas

Portugal

bairro nobre

Preferred term; zona rica less commonly used

morar na zona rica

sair da zona rica

ir para a zona rica

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