No. 2,232 in Portuguese
sindicato
"Union" – an organization of workers formed to protect their rights and interests.
In a sentence
O sindicato defende os direitos dos trabalhadores da indústria.
The union protects the rights of industry workers.
Here, 'sindicato' refers to a labor union, an organization representing workers to ensure fair treatment and conditions.
Ela decidiu se filiar ao sindicato para ter mais apoio em suas demandas.
She decided to join the union to have more support in her demands.
In this context, 'sindicato' again refers to a workers' union, emphasizing membership for mutual advocacy and support.
O sindicato convocou uma reunião para discutir as condições de trabalho atuais.
The union called a meeting to discuss the current working conditions.
Here, 'sindicato' is used in the sense of an entity taking actions like organizing meetings to address labor issues.
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