dīvitiae
feminine
The English phrase "wealth" can be translated into Latin using several forms, most commonly dīvitiae. Wiktionary also lists ops and locupletatio.
Meaning: riches, valuable material possessions (noun)
Ways to say it
| Latin | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| dīvitiae | feminine | |
| ops | [ˈɔps] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈɔps] (narrow) |
feminine |
| locupletatio | feminine |
The terms for wealth in Latin generally describe riches or valuable material possessions.
Which one should you use?
dīvitiae refers specifically to material riches. In contrast, ops often implies the power, resources or help that is derived from such wealth. Furthermore, while the other terms describe static wealth, locupletatio refers to the process or the act of making someone wealthy (enrichment).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ops is a feminine singular noun, whereas dīvitiae is a plural noun.
Did you know?
- The term ops was also the name of the Roman goddess of fertility and abundance, who presided over the earth's resources.
- The word ops is closely related to the English word 'work', as both share a root meaning 'to work' or 'to have the ability to act'.
Examples in context
- Gaius erat hominis magnae opulentiae.Gaius was a man of great wealth.
- Illa familia divitiis abundat.That family is abundant in wealth.
- Caesar multam fortunam habet.Caesar has a lot of wealth.
- Ego opes magnas nolo, solum vitam beatam.I don't want great riches, just a happy life.
- Dīvitiae eius in aurō consistunt.His wealth consists of gold.
- Dīvitiae magnae ad hunc regem pertinent.Great wealth belongs to this king.
Example conversation
Lucia and Lucius are discussing a rich neighbor.
- LuciaVidistīne dīvitiās vestīmentōrum eius?Did you see the wealth of his clothes?
- LuciusIta, sed dīvitiae eī felīcitātem nōn dant.Yes, but wealth does not give him happiness.
- LuciaRectē dīcis, Luci.You speak correctly, Lucius.
- LuciusAmīcitia est melior quam dīvitiae.Friendship is better than wealth.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wealth” translations and entries ops, locupletatio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries locupletatio, ops, CC BY-SA 4.0.
