Spanish word

sindicato

Pronunciation

IPA/sindiˈkato/

Meaning

  • masculine nounlabor union

Example

Mi padre es miembro del sindicato.

My father is a member of the labor union.

Illustration for sindicato (labor union)

More examples

Varios trabajadores decidieron afiliarse al sindicato tras los impagos.

Several workers decided to join the labor union after not being paid.

Core concept

Organized body of workers negotiating collective agreements and coordinating strikes.

Common phrases

  • miembro del sindicato

    member of the labor union

  • afiliarse al sindicato

    join the labor union

  • negociar con el sindicato

    negotiate with the labor union

Similar words

asociación: Formal group of people who organize around a shared purpose or activity.
unión: People united in cooperation or solidarity to pursue common goals.

Definition in Spanish

Entidad formada por trabajadores para defender colectivamente derechos laborales, negociar convenios y coordinar acciones como huelgas.

Word origin

The word derives from Greek σύνδικος 'advocate' via Latin syndicatus and denotes the organized workers' association that represents and bargains for labor rights.

Usage tips

  • Sindicato pairs with convenio colectivo for collective bargaining and with afiliado as a member, and is a false friend with English syndicate, often meaning a business or criminal group.

Other meanings

  • unionnoun

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