autónomo
self-employed, freelancer
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/auˈto.no.mo/
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Cultural Note
Being autónomo in Spain has historically been expensive due to high social security contributions. Recent reforms introduced a progressive contribution system based on actual income, benefiting lower-earning freelancers.
📝 Example Sentences
Trabaja como autónomo desde hace dos años.
He has been working as a freelancer for two years.
Los autónomos pagan una cuota mensual a la Seguridad Social.
Self-employed workers pay a monthly social security fee.