Meaning
strike, walkout, stoppage
In a sentence
Domani c'è uno sciopero dei treni in città.
Tomorrow there's a train strike in town.
Hai sentito dello sciopero a scuola oggi?
Did you hear about the strike at school today?
Per lo sciopero, non ho preso l'autobus stamattina.
Because of the strike, I didn't take the bus this morning.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sciopero | masculine · singular |
| scioperi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use fare sciopero or essere in sciopero. Scioperare is also common; avoid saying avere uno sciopero.
- For transport or school disruptions, Italians often say c'è sciopero today, without naming who is striking.
- General strike is sciopero generale; hunger strike is sciopero della fame, not *sciopero di fame*.