ricos

Ricos is the plural form of the Spanish adjective rico, meaning rich or wealthy. In general usage, ricos refers to wealthy people ("los ricos") or to things that are rich in quality, flavor, or resources.

Linguistically, rico is an adjective, and ricos agrees in gender and number with masculine plural nouns. The feminine plural equivalent is "ricas."

In sociopolitical discussions, the term ricos is commonly used to denote the social group of wealth and influence, often in contrast to poorer groups. Analyses may address wealth distribution, taxation, consumption patterns, and political or cultural influence associated with this group. The connotation of the word can be neutral or pejorative depending on context.

Ricos can also appear as a surname or as part of place names among Spanish-speaking communities. It should not be confused with Rico, a common given name or surname.