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career

[/kəˈrɪr/]
nounpl: careers
carreira
1. An occupation or profession, especially one requiring special training, followed as one's lifework
She had a successful career in medicine.
Ela teve uma carreira bem-sucedida na medicina.
2. The general course or progression of one's working or professional life
He built his career over 30 years.
Ele construiu sua carreira ao longo de 30 anos.
3. Speed of movement or course of action
The car continued on its career down the hill.
O carro continuou sua trajetória descendo a colina.
NYC Slang
gig
Synonyms
professionoccupationvocationcallingjobwork
Antonyms
unemploymentidleness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
carreira
Most common usage; also used in professional contexts
Portugal
carreira
Standard usage; equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
profissão
Alternative term, more emphasis on the profession itself

Related Idioms & Phrases

career move
career path
make a career of something
career advancement
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