earns a living
Él se gana la vida como escritor.
He earns his living as a writer.
Él se gana la vida tocando el piano.
He earns a living playing the piano.
Él se gana la vida enseñando inglés.
He earns a living teaching English.
He earns his living by singing.
Él se gana la vida escribiendo.
He earns a living by writing.
Él se gana la vida en la enseñanza.
He earns his living as a teacher.
He earns his living by teaching.