huelga
strike
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈwel.ɣa/
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Cultural Note
The right to strike is protected by the Spanish Constitution. General strikes (huelgas generales) have been a powerful tool in Spanish labour history, with major ones in 1988, 2002, 2010, and 2012.
📝 Example Sentences
Los trabajadores convocaron una huelga general.
The workers called a general strike.
La huelga de transportes afectó a toda la ciudad.
The transport strike affected the whole city.