Huelga (en. Strike)

/ˈwelɣa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Action of stopping work as a means of pressure.

Example Sentence: The workers initiated a strike to demand better working conditions.

Los trabajadores iniciaron una huelga para exigir mejores condiciones laborales.

Definition: Protest organized by a group of people.

Example Sentence: The student strike sought changes in education.

La huelga de estudiantes buscaba cambios en la educación.

Definition: Cessation of activities in a company or sector.

Example Sentence: The strike affected public transportation in the city.

La huelga afectó el transporte público en la ciudad.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'suspensio', which means 'to suspend' or 'to stop'.

Common Phrase: general strike

Common Phrase Meaning: Mass stoppage affecting all sectors.

huelga general

Common Phrase: to go on strike

Common Phrase Meaning: To cease labor activities.

hacer huelga

Common Phrase: hunger strike

Common Phrase Meaning: Protest in which one stops eating.

huelga de hambre

Common Phrase: to be on strike

Common Phrase Meaning: To maintain the cessation of work as a form of protest.

estar en huelga

Related Word: labor stoppage

Related Word Description: Temporary cessation of labor activity by workers.

paro laboral

Related Word: protest

Related Word Description: Demonstration against a situation or decision.

protesta

Related Word: demonstration

Related Word Description: Public act by a group expressing opinions or demands.

manifestación

Slang Meaning: To stop working together for a common reason.

Slang Example: We are on strike because they are increasing our working hours.

Estamos en huelga porque nos suben el horario laboral.

Slang Meaning: Work immobilization due to complaints.

Slang Example: The strike spread throughout the region due to the company's lack of response.

La huelga se extendió a toda la región por la falta de respuesta de la empresa.