one percent

• Refere-se ao segmento mais rico ou privilegiado da sociedade, frequentemente usado em contextos políticos ou econômicos para enfatizar a desigualdade. Também pode designar uma minoria muito pequena ou um grupo de elite.

Refers to the wealthiest or most privileged segment of society, often used in political or economic contexts to highlight inequality. Can also refer to a very small minority or elite group.

1. The wealthiest social classB2informal

   Refers to the richest 1% of the population, often associated with extreme wealth and privilege.

   Um por cento

   • The one percent controls a disproportionate share of global wealth.
   • Policies are often criticized for favoring the one percent.
   • The Occupy movement protested against the influence of the one percent.

2. A very small fractionA2formal

   Literally one hundredth of something; a tiny amount.

   Um por cento

   • Only one percent of applicants were accepted into the program.
   • The difference in performance was less than one percent.
   • He owns just one percent of the company's shares.