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main occupation
[/meɪn ˌɑːkjuˈpeɪʃən/]
noun
pl: main occupations
ocupação principal
1.
The primary profession or job that a person engages in for their livelihood
His main occupation is software engineering, though he freelances as a designer on weekends.
Sua ocupação principal é engenharia de software, embora trabalhe como designer freelancer nos finais de semana.
2.
The chief activity or pursuit that occupies someone's time and attention
Teaching is her main occupation, and she is passionate about it.
Ensinar é sua ocupação principal, e ela é apaixonada por isso.
Synonyms
primary occupation
main job
principal profession
chief employment
Antonyms
secondary occupation
side job
hobby
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ocupação principal
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
profissão principal
Common alternative, especially in formal contexts
Portugal
ocupação principal
Standard European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
bread and butter
day job
earn one's living
make a living
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