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steady source

[/ˈstɛdi sɔːrs/]
nounpl: steady sources
fonte constante
1. A reliable and continuous supply or origin of something, such as income, energy, information, or materials
The rental property provides a steady source of income for the family.
O imóvel alugado fornece uma fonte constante de renda para a família.
2. An origin that can be depended upon to provide consistent support or supply over time
Solar energy is becoming a steady source of renewable power.
A energia solar está se tornando uma fonte constante de energia renovável.
Synonyms
reliable sourceconsistent supplycontinuous sourcedependable supplystable source
Antonyms
unreliable sourceinconsistent supplysporadic sourceintermittent source

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fonte constante
most common usage
São Paulo
fonte estável
alternative, slightly more formal
Rio de Janeiro
fonte contínua
alternative usage
Portugal
fonte contínua
Portuguese preference, equally common

Related Idioms & Phrases

a steady stream of
a reliable well
bread and butter
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