self-employment

[/ˌself ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/]

noun

trabalho autônomo

1. The state of working for oneself as a freelancer or business owner rather than for an employer

After years in corporate jobs, she decided to pursue self-employment as a consultant.

Após anos em empregos corporativos, ela decidiu buscar o trabalho autônomo como consultora.

2. The condition of earning income directly from one's own business or professional services

Self-employment offers flexibility but requires strong self-discipline.

O trabalho autônomo oferece flexibilidade, mas requer autodisciplina forte.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

trabalho autônomo

most common term used across Brazil

São Paulo

autônomo

shortened form commonly used in business contexts

Rio de Janeiro

trabalho por conta própria

alternative phrase meaning 'work on your own account'

Portugal

trabalho por conta própria

preferred term in Portuguese Portuguese; 'autônomo' also used

be your own boss

work for yourself

start your own business

go independent

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