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Português: ganha-pão
Inglês: livelihood

Exemplos:

1. That farm is his livelihood.
2. Bates says he will lose his livelihood if his driving licence is taken away.
3. When Kev retires from football, 2 Wicked will be his main livelihood.

[Adriano Japan]

*Adding:

breadwinner - literalmente "ganha-pão", no sentido de quem ganha o dinheiro que sustenta a casa.

→Example:
Proof of Employment: You or your spouse (whichever is the breadwinner).

FONTE

[combasso]

Can I add another one?

bread and butter = ganha-pao.

Example:
"My bread and butter is to work as a photographer."
Meu ganha-pão é trabalhar como fotógrafo.

[Thomas]

Excellent answers!

"Bread and butter" is very common in colloquial English. "Livelihood" is more formal. "Breadwinner" is a great way to say "the person who brings home the bacon (primary income)".