Spanish word

próspero

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpɾospeɾo/

Meaning

  • adjectivewell-off, wealthy

Example

La familia es próspera.

The family is well-off.

Illustration for próspero (well-off)

More examples

Con trabajo constante, su negocio se volvió próspero en pocos años.

With steady work, his business became prosperous in a few years.

Core concept

Comfortable, economically stable household.

Common phrases

  • negocio próspero

    prosperous business

  • vida próspera

    prosperous life

  • época próspera

    prosperous era

Similar words

rico: Having large amounts of money or assets and notable personal wealth.
acomodado: Living with enough income and stable circumstances to avoid financial stress.
adinerado: Owning substantial capital or a large personal fortune.
floreciente: Experiencing active growth and clear success in economic or commercial activity.

Definition in Spanish

Indica que una persona, familia o comunidad tiene recursos económicos suficientes y vive con comodidad.

Word origin

From Latin prosperus 'favorable', through prosperare, originally referring to favorable outcomes and later extended to material sufficiency and comfortable life.

Usage tips

  • Often found in formal phrases and greetings (for example feliz y próspero año nuevo), so it appears more in official or ceremonial language than in everyday conversation.

Other meanings

  • prosperousadjective

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