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huelguista

striker

noun wehl-GHEES-tah Rare
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Also means

person on strike

Usage Note

Huelguista is a common-gender noun (el/la huelguista) referring to a person participating in a huelga ('strike'). Note that the h is silent and the initial sound is the 'w' of huelga. The related verb ir a la huelga means 'to go on strike'. In Spain and Latin America, huelga is the standard term; some regions also use paro.

Examples

"Los huelguistas bloquearon la entrada a la fábrica."

Natural Translation

The strikers blocked the entrance to the factory.

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