English–Spanish

“strike” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈwelɣa/

Example

Hay una huelga en la fábrica.

There is a strike at the factory.

Illustration for huelga (strike)

How to say “strike” in Spanish

“Strike” in Spanish is huelga.

A closed factory gate with workers gathered outside.

Full entry for huelga: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with huelga

Los trabajadores decidieron hacer huelga por mejores condiciones.

The workers decided to go on strike for better conditions.

Tips for using huelga

  • In headlines and brief notices huelga often appears alone (for example, 'Huelga en la fábrica') to report that a strike is happening, so expect the noun by itself in news contexts.

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