esquirol
/eskiˈɾol/
el
noun
C1
el (masc.) la (fem.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- plural
- esquiroles
Meaning
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strikebreaker
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Llamaron esquirol al que cruzó.
They called the one who crossed a scab.
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Usage notes
Derogatory in labour disputes; neutral: «trabajador que no secunda la huelga».
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