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    May day (en. May day)

    /meɪ deɪ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Holiday that celebrates workers' rights.
    May Day is celebrated in many countries as Labor Day.
    El Primero de Mayo se celebra en muchos países como el Día del Trabajo.
    Emergency call used in dangerous situations.
    The ship sent a 'may day' when it was sinking.
    El barco envió un 'may day' cuando se hundía.

    Etymology

    The first formulation of the expression 'may day' dates back to its use as a distress call in English.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    may day
    Expression used as an emergency alert.
    may day
    International Workers' Day
    Commemoration of the labor movement worldwide.
    Día Internacional de los Trabajadores

    Related Words

    work
    Paid or unpaid activity performed by individuals or groups.
    trabajo
    labor rights
    Set of rights that protect workers.
    derechos laborales

    Slang Meanings

    Expression used in critical situations.
    When the ship capsized, the captain shouted 'may day'.
    Cuando la nave se volcó, el capitán gritó 'may day'.