huelga de hambre

/ˈwel.ɣa ðe ˈãm.bɾe/
phraseIntermediate hunger strike
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.

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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

Related Phrases

💡Pro Tip

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
root
+
de
of
preposition
+
hambre
hunger
root
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