How to Say "walkout" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “walkout” is “huelga” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Los trabajadores anunciaron una huelga indefinida.
The workers announced an indefinite strike.
La huelga de transporte afectó a toda la ciudad.
The transport strike affected the entire city.
Hacer huelga es un derecho fundamental en muchos países.
To strike (literally: to do a strike) is a fundamental right in many countries.
Gender Check
Since 'huelga' is a feminine noun, always use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la huelga', 'una huelga grande').
Using the wrong verb
Mistake: “Me voy a huelgar. (Incorrect verb choice for striking)”
Correction: Me voy a hacer huelga (or simply: voy a la huelga). Use the phrase 'hacer huelga' (to do a strike) to mean 'to go on strike'.
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