Spanish Word · Intermediate
huelga
strike (labor)
Pronunciation: WEL-ga
Meaning
A work stoppage by employees as a form of protest.
Example
Hay huelga de transporte.
There's a transport strike.
Practice tips
- Practice huelga out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.