autónomo

/awˈtonomo/
adjectiveIntermediate
formal

A person who works independently, not employed by a company or organization, and is responsible for their own taxes and social security contributions.

Como autónomo, debo llevar mi propia contabilidad.

As a self-employed person, I have to manage my own accounting.

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In Spain, 'autónomo' refers to individuals registered as self-employed workers under the Spanish tax system.

Collocations

dar de alta como autónomoto register as self-employedcobrar como autónomoto charge as a self-employed person

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Related Phrases

dar de baja como autónomophrase
to deregister as self-employed

💡Pro Tip

Legal Implications

In Spain, being an 'autónomo' means you must pay monthly social security contributions and file quarterly tax returns.

Gold Rule

Registration

To work as an 'autónomo', you must register with the Spanish Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria) and the Social Security system.

📖Word Origin

From Greek 'autos' (self) + 'nomos' (law), meaning 'self-governing'.

📝Usage Notes

In Spain, 'autónomo' is a legal status with specific tax and social security obligations. It is commonly used in business and legal contexts.

Word Breakdown

auto
self
root
+
nomo
law
root
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