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ricchezza

/rikˈket.t͡sa/noun · feminineA2
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Meaning

richness, wealth

  • wealth
  • richness; abundance

In a sentence

La sua ricchezza non cambia il suo carattere.

His wealth doesn't change his character.

La ricchezza di questa famiglia è famosa in città.

This family's wealth is famous in town.

La ricchezza non porta sempre felicità.

Wealth does not always bring happiness.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
ricchezzafeminine · singular
ricchezzefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use ricchezza for both money and abstract abundance: ricchezza culturale, ricchezza lessicale. For luxury or opulence, lusso or opulenza may fit better.
  • Usually uncountable: la ricchezza del paese. The plural ricchezze exists, often meaning treasures, assets, or figurative riches.
  • Common pattern: ricchezza di + noun, meaning rich in something: una terra di grande ricchezza mineraria.

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