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stable job

[/ˈsteɪbəl dʒɑːb/]
nounpl: stable jobs
emprego estável
1. A permanent or long-term employment position with job security and regular income
She finally found a stable job after months of searching.
Ela finalmente encontrou um emprego estável após meses de procura.
2. Employment that is unlikely to end suddenly and provides financial security
A stable job is important for planning your future.
Um emprego estável é importante para planejar seu futuro.
NYC Slang
steady gig
Synonyms
permanent jobsteady employmentsecure joblong-term jobfull-time position
Antonyms
temporary jobunstable jobprecarious employmentgig workcasual labor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
emprego estável
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
emprego fixo
Also used interchangeably with emprego estável
Portugal
emprego estável
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

to land a stable job
to hold down a stable job
job security
to have your feet on the ground
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