Spanish word

ricachón

Pronunciation

IPA/rikaˈtʃon/

Meaning

  • masculine nounnouveau riche

Example

Dicen que es un ricachón que ganó dinero rápido.

They say he's a nouveau riche who made money quickly.

Illustration for ricachón (nouveau riche)

More examples

El ricachón llegó con un reloj ostentoso.

The nouveau riche arrived with an ostentatious watch.

Core concept

Flashy wealthy person who acquired money recently.

Common phrases

  • ser un ricachón

    be a nouveau riche

  • parecer un ricachón

    appear to be a nouveau riche

  • un ricachón de la ciudad

    a nouveau riche from the city

Similar words

nuevo rico: Person who recently gains wealth and shows it through visible luxuries, often proudly.
millonario: Person who holds very high net worth, usually measured in millions.
acaudalado: Person who possesses substantial wealth or estate, described in neutral or formal terms.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que tiene mucho dinero, especialmente si lo obtuvo recientemente, y que suele mostrarlo de forma ostentosa.

Word origin

A slang derivative of rico 'rich' plus the suffix -achón, which adds emphasis and a slightly contemptuous sense.

Usage tips

  • Used chiefly in informal or critical contexts, ricachón implies judgment and is safer for third-person comments than direct address.

Other meanings

  • rich guynoun

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