Spanish Conversation · Level 5
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Spanish word
riqueza
Pronunciation
IPA/riˈkeθa/
Meaning
- feminine nounwealth
Example
Su riqueza cambió su vida.
His wealth changed his life.
More examples
La riqueza cultural de la ciudad se aprecia en sus museos.
The cultural wealth of the city is appreciated in its museums.
Core concept
A nation's or person's accumulated resources, including money, property, skills, and reputation.
Common phrases
tener riqueza
have wealth
acumular riqueza
accumulate wealth
riqueza cultural
cultural wealth
Similar words
dinero: Money in cash or bank accounts used for payments and everyday purchases.
fortuna: Extremely large wealth or capital that secures long-term financial standing and status.
bienes: Owned physical property and possessions such as land, buildings, or goods.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto de bienes, recursos y valores que aumentan el poder económico o social de una persona, una comunidad o una nación.
Word origin
Formed by adding -eza to rico, where -eza turns an adjective into a noun indicating the quality or aggregate associated with that adjective.
Usage tips
- For money alone, speakers prefer dinero or fortuna, while riqueza commonly implies broader assets, resources, or social power.
Other meanings
- richnessnoun
Related words
- ricorichadjective
- enriquecerenrichverb
- enriquecimientoenrichmentnoun