huelga

This is the 5191st most frequent Spanish word.

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huelga

Strike (work stoppage).


In this sentence, 'huelga' refers to a strike organized by workers to demand better conditions or rights.

La huelga de los trabajadores logró cambios significativos en la empresa.

The workers' strike achieved significant changes in the company.


Here, 'huelga' is used to indicate a strike impacting the transportation system.

Durante la huelga de transporte, decidí caminar para llegar al trabajo.

During the transportation strike, I decided to walk to work.


In this context, 'huelga' is used metaphorically to signify the futility of an action without a valid reason.

Si algo no me gusta, siempre me dijeron que no huelga protestar sin razón.

If I don't like something, they always told me there is no point to protest without reason.