What is the Spanish word for "livelihood"?

Learn how to say "livelihood" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

livelihood

Spanish

sustento

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Alternative translations of "livelihood"

medio de vida
subsistencia
ganarse la vida

Examples of how to use "livelihood" in Spanish

English
His livelihood depends on the fishing industry.
Spanish
Su sustento depende de la industria pesquera.
English
Fishing provides their family's livelihood.
Spanish
La pesca proporciona el sustento de su familia.
English
She depends on art for livelihood.
Spanish
Ella depende del arte para ganarse la vida.
English
Many villages lost livelihood after floods.
Spanish
Muchos pueblos perdieron su sustento después de las inundaciones.
English
He works hard to protect his livelihood.
Spanish
Él trabaja duro para proteger su medio de vida.

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His livelihood depends on the fishing industry.

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