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huelga general
/ˈwɛl.ɣa xɛ.nɛˈɾal/
general strike
Los sindicatos convocaron una huelga general para protestar contra las reformas laborales.
The unions called for a general strike to protest against labor reforms.
Law
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A coordinated strike involving workers across multiple industries or sectors, often organized to protest government policies, labor conditions, or economic issues.
La huelga general paralizó el transporte público y los servicios esenciales.
The general strike paralyzed public transportation and essential services.
This type of strike is typically called to exert significant economic and political pressure.
Collocations
convocar una huelga generalto call a general strikesecundar una huelga generalto support a general strike
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Pro Tip
Contextual Use
Use 'huelga general' when referring to nationwide labor actions, not isolated strikes.
Gold Rule
Legal Implications
General strikes often have significant legal and economic consequences, so they are usually organized with careful planning.
Word Origin
From 'huelga' (strike) + 'general' (general). The term combines the concept of a strike with its broad, nationwide scope.
Usage Notes
The phrase is commonly used in political and labor contexts to describe large-scale protests against government or corporate actions.
Word Breakdown
huelga
strike
rootgeneral
general, nationwide
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