autónomo

masculine noun

· common

freelancer, self-employed person, sole trader

"Mi vecino trabaja como autónomo."

My neighbor works as a freelancer.

adjective

1

autonomous, self-governing

"La región es autónoma desde 1980."

The region has been autonomous since 1980.

2

self-employed, freelance

"Soy autónoma, trabajo desde casa."

I'm self-employed, I work from home.