strike

The Spanish phrase 'hacer huelga' translates to 'go on strike' in English. 'Hacer' means 'to do' or 'make' and 'huelga' means 'strike'. It is a term used in labour or industrial settings, where workers refuse to do their jobs as a form of protest, often to demand better working conditions or pay. So, when the workers 'hacen huelga' they are going on a strike.

Example sentences using: hacer huelga

Algunos estudiantes planean hacer huelga para protestar contra el aumento de matrícula.

Some students plan to go on strike to protest the tuition increase.

This sentence explains the motive for the students' strike, emphasizing their discontent with rising tuition fees.

El sindicato anunció que harán huelga si no se resuelve el conflicto laboral.

The union announced that they will go on strike if the labor conflict is not resolved.

In this example, the union is communicating their intention to initiate a strike depending on the resolution of ongoing labor issues.