wetback

[US]/ˈwɛtbæk/
[UK]/ˈwɛtbæk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. termo depreciativo para um imigrante mexicano, especialmente aquele que entra nos EUA ilegalmente; trabalhador agrícola ilegal, especialmente de origem mexicana
Word Forms
Pluralwetbacks

Phrases & Collocations

wetback worker

trabalhador clandestino

wetback immigration

imigração clandestina

wetback labor

mão de obra clandestina

wetback status

status de clandestino

wetback issue

problema dos clandestinos

wetback community

comunidade de clandestinos

wetback crisis

crise dos clandestinos

wetback policy

política de clandestinos

wetback rights

direitos dos clandestinos

wetback experience

experiência de clandestinos

Example Sentences

he was derogatorily referred to as a wetback.

ele foi depreciativamente referenciado como 'wetback'.

many wetbacks cross the border in search of work.

muitos 'wetbacks' atravessam a fronteira em busca de trabalho.

the term wetback is considered offensive by many.

o termo 'wetback' é considerado ofensivo por muitos.

she advocated for the rights of wetbacks in her community.

ela defendeu os direitos dos 'wetbacks' em sua comunidade.

wetbacks often face discrimination in the job market.

os 'wetbacks' frequentemente enfrentam discriminação no mercado de trabalho.

he shared his experiences as a wetback with the audience.

ele compartilhou suas experiências como 'wetback' com o público.

the documentary highlighted the struggles of wetbacks.

o documentário destacou as lutas dos 'wetbacks'.

many wetbacks work in agriculture and construction.

muitos 'wetbacks' trabalham na agricultura e construção.

it's important to understand the history behind the term wetback.

é importante entender a história por trás do termo 'wetback'.

there are organizations that support wetbacks and their families.

existem organizações que apoiam os 'wetbacks' e suas famílias.

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