Riquín (en. Riquin)

/riˈkin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A person who is extremely wealthy.

That businessman is a riquín who spends his fortune on luxuries.

Ese empresario es un riquín que gasta su fortuna en lujos.

Someone who shows off their money or possessions.

I don't like to hang out with riquines who only care about appearances.

No me gusta compartir con riquines que solo se preocupan por las apariencias.

A term that can be used derogatorily to refer to wealthy people.

Riquines often do not understand the reality of the less fortunate.

Los riquines a menudo no entienden la realidad de los menos favorecidos.

The term comes from colloquial Spanish and is related to 'rico', which means wealthy.

Neighborhood riquín

A rich person who comes from a humble background.

riquín de barrio

To act like a riquín

To spend money ostentatiously or excessively.

hacer un riquín

To be a riquín

To behave with airs of grandeur due to wealth.

ser un riquín

Rich

A person who possesses abundant wealth.

rico

Fortune

Wealth accumulated by an individual or family.

fortuna

Luxury

Excess in terms of comforts and riches.

lujo

Rich person who shows off

Seeing that riquín in his luxury car is incredible.

Ver a ese riquín en su coche de lujo es increíble.

Someone who brags about their money

I can't stand those riquines who only talk about what they have.

No aguanto a esos riquines que solo hablan de lo que tienen.