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que é autossuficiente

[kə ɛ ˌaw.to.su.fi.ˈsẽ.tʃi]
adjective phrase
self-sufficient
1. capable of supplying one's own needs without external assistance
She is self-sufficient and doesn't rely on others for support.
Ela é autossuficiente e não depende de outros para apoio.
2. producing or providing everything needed without depending on others
The community aims to be self-sufficient in food production.
A comunidade pretende ser autossuficiente na produção de alimentos.
3. independent and capable of standing alone
A self-sufficient nation maintains its own economy.
Uma nação autossuficiente mantém sua própria economia.
NYC Slang
self-reliant, independent
Synonyms
independenteautossustentávelautossustentadocapaz de se manter sozinho
Antonyms
dependentesubordinadocarentenecessitado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
autossuficiente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
autossuficiente
Commonly used in business and economic contexts
Portugal
autossuficiente
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

ser dono do próprio destino (to be master of one's own destiny)
pé no chão (having one's feet on the ground)
andar com as próprias pernas (to stand on one's own two feet)
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