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huelga de hambre
/ˈwel.ɣa ðe ˈãm.bɾe/
hunger strike
Los presos iniciaron una huelga de hambre para protestar contra las condiciones carcelarias.
The prisoners started a hunger strike to protest prison conditions.
formal
A form of protest where individuals refuse to eat as a way to demand change or draw attention to an issue.
La activista llevó a cabo una huelga de hambre durante 40 días.
The activist carried out a hunger strike for 40 days.
La huelga de hambre fue una táctica utilizada por los manifestantes.
The hunger strike was a tactic used by the protesters.
This phrase is commonly used in political and social contexts to describe non-violent resistance.
Collocations
iniciar una huelga de hambreto start a hunger strikellevar a cabo una huelga de hambreto carry out a hunger strike
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Contextual Use
Use 'huelga de hambre' in formal contexts, such as news reports or political discussions.
Gold Rule
Formality
Avoid using this phrase in casual conversations; it is typically reserved for serious situations.
Word Origin
From 'huelga' (strike) and 'hambre' (hunger), combining the idea of withholding food as a form of protest.
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in formal or political contexts to describe a serious form of protest.
Word Breakdown
huelga
strike
rootde
of
prepositionhambre
hunger
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