noun
el sindicato
union
Es un grupo de personas que trabajan en lo mismo y se unen para defender sus derechos y mejorar sus condiciones laborales.
Definition & meaning
The word sindicato refers to an organization of workers formed to protect and promote their common interests, such as wages, hours of labor, and working conditions. In English, it is translated as "labor union" or "trade union."
Beyond the labor context, it can also refer to:
- A group or association of people or companies formed to carry out a specific commercial or financial enterprise (often referred to as a syndicate).
- In some contexts, it can refer to the position or duties of a "síndico" (a municipal official or a trustee in bankruptcy).
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a masculine noun. Its plural form is sindicatos.
- Word origin: The word comes from the Medieval Latin syndicatus, which itself is derived from the Greek syndikos, meaning "acting with" or "representative." It shares the same root as the word síndico.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Gremio: Often used to refer to a professional association or guild.
- Asociación: A general term for an organization or association.
- Unión: Used in some regions to refer specifically to labor unions.
- Confederación: A larger body representing multiple unions.
Antonyms:
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Examples
El sindicato organizó una huelga para defender los derechos de los trabajadores.noun
The union organized a strike to defend the rights of the workers.
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