carreira
career
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ka.ˈʁej.ɾɐ/
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Cultural Note
In Brazil, choosing a career path happens early — students must pick their university major (curso) before the entrance exam, often at age 17 or 18. Changing courses later is possible but bureaucratically complex, leading to significant pressure on young people.
📝 Example Sentences
Ela construiu uma carreira de sucesso.
She built a successful career.
Estou pensando em mudar de carreira.
I'm thinking about changing careers.
A carreira acadêmica exige muita dedicação.
An academic career requires a lot of dedication.