huelga
labor strike
The word for a labor strike is huelga. In Mexico a work stoppage can also be called paro, and a physical hit is a golpe.
Meaning: work stoppage (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| huelga | labor strike |
| Paro | work stoppage, Mexico |
| Golpe | a hit |
Workers se van a la huelga when they go on strike. Paro is often used for stoppages by students or workers.
Which one should you use?
English "strike" has several senses. Spanish uses huelga for work, golpe for a hit and strike is borrowed for baseball, which is popular in Mexico.
Did you know?
- In Mexican baseball announcers also say strike as it is, and the word is pronounced "es-TRAIK".
Examples in context
- Los trabajadores están en huelga.The workers are on strike.
- Hay paro de transporte hoy.There is a transport stoppage today.
- Recibió un golpe en la cabeza.He got hit on the head.
Example conversation
Two coworkers, Elías and Karen, talk about a union meeting at a factory in Toluca.
- Elías¿Escuchaste de la huelga?Did you hear about the strike?
- KarenSí, empieza el lunes.Yes, it starts on Monday.
- ElíasOjalá se arregle pronto.Hopefully it gets solved soon.
