English–Spanish
“nouveau riche” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/rikaˈtʃon/
Example
Dicen que es un ricachón que ganó dinero rápido.
They say he's a nouveau riche who made money quickly.
How to say “nouveau riche” in Spanish
“Nouveau riche” in Spanish is ricachón.
Flashy wealthy person who acquired money recently.
Example sentences with ricachón
El ricachón llegó con un reloj ostentoso.
The nouveau riche arrived with an ostentatious watch.
Tips for using ricachón
- Used chiefly in informal or critical contexts, ricachón implies judgment and is safer for third-person comments than direct address.