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autónomo
/awˈtonomo/
self-employed
Trabajo como autónomo desde hace cinco años.
I've been working as a self-employed person for five years.
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.
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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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
rootnomo
law
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