self-employed

trabalhador autônomo

A general term for anyone who works for themselves.

Um termo geral para qualquer pessoa que trabalhe por conta própria.

artesão autônomo

A skilled manual worker who runs their own business.

Um artesão que trabalha por conta própria em vez de para uma empresa.

A builder who runs their own business.

An electrician who is their own boss.

An accountant who works independently rather than for a company.

A painter who works on a contract basis for themselves.