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carreira

[kɐˈʁɛjɾɐ]
nounfemininepl: carreiras
career
1. A profession or occupation pursued over a long period
She has built a successful career in medicine.
Ela construiu uma carreira bem-sucedida na medicina.
2. A course or path of professional advancement
His career progressed rapidly through the company.
Sua carreira progrediu rapidamente na empresa.
3. A race or running competition (archaic/regional)
The horse carriage raced down the street.
A carreira do cavalo desceu a rua.
4. A course or direction of movement
The ship's career was toward the harbor.
A carreira do navio era em direção ao porto.
Synonyms
profissãoocupaçãotrabalhoofíciotrajeto

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
carreira
Standard usage for professional career
Portugal
carreira
Standard usage; also used for running tracks or race courses
Portugal
carreira de táxi
Taxi rank or taxi stand

Related Idioms & Phrases

carreira diplomática (diplomatic career)
carreira militar (military career)
fazer carreira (to make a career)
carreira de obstáculos (obstacle course)
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