breadwinner

• Sustantivo que designa a la persona cuyo salario o ingresos constituyen la principal fuente de sustento económico para las personas que dependen de ella, como su familia o hijos.

A noun referring to a person whose earnings are the primary source of financial support for their dependents.

1. Primary earnerB2formal

   A person whose earnings are the main source of financial support for their dependents.

   Sostén de la familia

   • After her promotion, she became the main breadwinner in the family.
   • He works two jobs to fulfill his role as the breadwinner.
   • In many households, both parents share the breadwinner responsibilities.

   Sinónimosearnerprovidersupporterwage earner

   Antónimosdependentmendicantspendthrift