breadwinner

• Pessoa cujo salário ou renda é a principal fonte de sustento financeiro da família ou de dependentes. Pode ser usada tanto para o homem quanto para a mulher que sustenta a casa.

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.

   Provedor

   • 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.

   Sinônimosearnerprovidersupporterwage earner

   Antônimosdependentmendicantspendthrift