el
masculine
/sindiˈkato/
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Translation
trade union
Word origin
From síndico ('representative, trustee'), from Latin syndicus, borrowed from Greek syndikos ('one who helps in a court of justice'), from syn ('with') plus dike ('justice').
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- syndikos
- English cognates
- syndicate, syndic
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralsindicatos
Examples
convocó .
The trade union called a general strike.
Muchos empleados afiliaron .
Many employees joined the trade union.
negocia laborales.
The union is negotiating better working conditions.
reunieron .
The union leaders met with management.
, obreros .
Without the union, the workers would have fewer rights.
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