Work on his own

[elkikuyo]

"he always works on his own" is the same as "he always works by himself?

[Tomisimo]

Yes. on his own is the same as by himself. But, since the context is work, it could also possibly mean that he is self-employed.

[gatitoverde]

I disagree that they're the same, David. The first can imply that he works without needing to be managed or checked up on, and the second, that he works alone.

[Tomisimo]

You make a very good point. Depending on context, they may or may not be the same.

Elkikuyo, ¿Nos puedes dar toda la frase para poder decirte bien si son iguales o no?