capaz de se manter sozinho

[kah-PAZ duh suh mahn-TER so-ZA-lyo]

adjective phrase

self-sufficient

1. Able to support oneself financially and emotionally without dependence on others

After graduating, she became capable of supporting herself.

Depois de se formar, ela ficou capaz de se manter sozinha.

2. Independent; not requiring assistance or help from others

He proved he was capable of standing on his own.

Ele provou que era capaz de se manter sozinho.

NYC Slang

self-made

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General Brazilian

capaz de se manter sozinho

Standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

capaz de se manter sozinho

Common in business and professional contexts

Portugal

capaz de se manter sozinho

Standard usage; may also use 'autossuficiente'

de pé próprio

com as próprias pernas

não depender de ninguém

ser autossuficiente

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