Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

sociedades opulentas

English translation:

affluent / opulent societies

Added to glossary by Lisa McCarthy
Jun 15, 2011 12:35
12 yrs ago
Spanish term

sociedades opulentas

Non-PRO Spanish to English Other Other Un articulo de La Vanguardia
Los más jóvenes, sobre todo, son los más preocupados por su salud mental, anticipando en España una necesidad propia de sociedades opulentas.

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Proposed translations (English)
4 +3 opulent societies
5 rich societies
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Jun 25, 2011 13:24: Lisa McCarthy Created KOG entry

Jun 25, 2011 13:24: Lisa McCarthy changed "Edited KOG entry" from "<a href="/profile/583344">Lisa McCarthy's</a> old entry - "sociedades opulentas"" to ""affluent / opulent societies""

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opulent societies

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Opulent = wealthy, rich, affluent.

The Student Room - View Single Post - All races equally smart?
23 Jul 2007... get ahead of themselves when they think modern, **opulent societies** can be sustained without opression and slavery (in all but name). ...
www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showpost.php?p=9341159...421 - Cached

diaconate.org.uk » Urbi et Orbi Christmas 2009
26 Dec 2009... mandate of her Founder, the Church shows solidarity with the victims of natural disasters and poverty, even within **opulent societies**. ...
www.diaconate.org.uk/2009/12/urbu-et-orbi-christmas-2009/ - Cached

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*** 'AFFLUENT' would be a good alternative to 'opulent' if you prefer.

Module Catalogue - Sociology
12 May 2011 ... Consumption and consumer culture are salient facets of everyday life in **affluent societies*** of the 21st century. ...
www.keele.ac.uk/depts/aa/undergraduate/sci/.../sociology.ht... - Cached

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Glad to be able to help, Sterk :)
Peer comment(s):

agree MPGS : my 1st guess was 'afluent' :)
9 mins
Thanks!
agree James A. Walsh : Yes, 'affluent' would definitely be my choice too.
13 mins
Thanks, James :)
agree franglish : also with affluent
3 hrs
Thanks, Franglish :)
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1 day 10 hrs

rich societies

Opulent means rich. This is other option. Regards!
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