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protesta laboral
/pɾoˈtesta laˈβoɾal/
labor protest
Los trabajadores organizaron una protesta laboral contra las nuevas condiciones laborales.
The workers organized a labor protest against the new working conditions.
formal
A collective action by workers to express dissatisfaction with employment conditions, often involving strikes, demonstrations, or petitions.
La protesta laboral paralizó la producción en la fábrica durante tres días.
The labor protest halted production at the factory for three days.
Commonly used in labor law and industrial relations contexts.
Collocations
organizar una protesta laboralto organize a labor protesthuelga laborallabor strikederecho a protesta laboralright to labor protest
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Contextual Usage
In Spain and Latin America, 'protesta laboral' is often used interchangeably with 'huelga' (strike), but 'protesta' is broader and may include demonstrations without work stoppages.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'protesta laboral' in formal writing or news reports. In casual speech, 'huelga' or 'manifestación' may be more common.
Word Origin
From Spanish 'protesta' (protest) + 'laboral' (labor-related), first attested in the mid-20th century during the rise of organized labor movements.
Usage Notes
Used in formal contexts, particularly in labor law, industrial relations, and news reporting. Avoid using in casual conversation unless referring to a specific event.
Word Breakdown
protesta
protest
nounlaboral
labor-related
adjectiveDiccionario Español-Inglés