riqueza
/ree-KEH-sah/
wealth
Riqueza meaning 'wealth' refers to material assets and abundance.
riqueza(noun)
wealth
?material assets or money
,riches
?a large amount of money or valuable possessions
fortune
?when referring to a large amount of money
📝 In Action
La familia construyó su riqueza a través de la inversión inmobiliaria.
B1The family built their wealth through real estate investment.
No todo es la riqueza material; la felicidad es más importante.
B1It's not all about material riches; happiness is more important.
El país tiene una gran riqueza en recursos naturales.
A2The country has great wealth in natural resources.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Noun Rule
Even though 'riqueza' ends in -a, remember it is always feminine, so you must use 'la riqueza' or 'una riqueza'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using Plural
While 'riqueza' (singular) means 'wealth,' the plural form 'riquezas' often specifically refers to 'treasures' or 'valuable possessions,' like 'las riquezas del palacio' (the palace's treasures).
Riqueza can also mean 'richness,' often referring to the depth of quality or flavor.
riqueza(noun)
richness
?quality, depth, or flavor
,abundance
?plenty or great supply
diversity
?biological or cultural variety
📝 In Action
La riqueza cultural de México es impresionante.
B2The cultural richness of Mexico is impressive.
Me encanta la riqueza de sabor de este café colombiano.
C1I love the richness of flavor in this Colombian coffee.
El bosque tropical es conocido por su riqueza biológica.
B2The tropical forest is known for its biological abundance (diversity).
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'de'
When describing what kind of richness you mean, Spanish almost always uses the word 'de' (of): 'riqueza de color' (richness of color), 'riqueza de ideas' (richness of ideas).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Quality and Quantity
Mistake: "Usar 'cantidad de riqueza' (quantity of richness)."
Correction: Use 'gran riqueza' (great richness) to imply a lot of quality, or specify the type: 'riqueza biológica'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: riqueza
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'riqueza' to mean 'abundance of quality' rather than 'money'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'riqueza' only used for money?
No. While its main meaning is financial wealth, it is very commonly used to talk about the depth, quality, or abundance of non-material things like culture, vocabulary, biodiversity, or flavor.
How do I say 'rich person'?
You would use the adjective 'rico/a' as a noun: 'un rico' (a rich man) or 'una rica' (a rich woman).