sole earnings

[soʊl ˈɜrnɪŋz]
noun
renda única
1. The only source of income or money earned by a person or household
Her sole earnings come from her part-time job at the bakery.
Sua renda única vem do emprego de meio período na padaria.
2. Income that is the exclusive means of financial support for a family or individual
As the sole earner, he supports his entire family with his sole earnings.
Como o único provedor, ele sustenta toda sua família com sua renda única.
In Brazil, this term is commonly used in legal, financial, and social contexts, particularly when discussing family support systems, social benefits, or tax documentation. The concept of 'sole earnings' is often relevant in discussions about breadwinner status, family support laws, and government assistance programs that consider household income thresholds.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sole incomeonly incomeexclusive earningsprimary earningssingle income
Antonyms / Antônimos
multiple incomessupplementary earningsadditional incomepassive income

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
renda única
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese for exclusive income source
Brazil Legal/Financial
renda exclusiva
Used in formal financial and legal contexts
Portugal
rendimento único
Preferred term in European Portuguese for sole income
General
único rendimento
Alternative formal construction used across Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Words

sole earnerbreadwinnerincome sourcelivelihoodwagessalary

Related Idioms & Phrases

to be the sole earner
to depend on sole earnings
sole earnings of the household
live off sole earnings
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