wetback

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

Translation

n.nedsättande term för en mexikansk invandrare, särskilt en som kommer in i USA olagligt; olaglig jordbruksarbetare, särskilt av mexikanskt ursprung
Word Forms
Pluralwetbacks

Phrases & Collocations

wetback worker

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wetback immigration

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wetback labor

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wetback status

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wetback issue

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wetback community

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wetback crisis

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wetback policy

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wetback rights

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wetback experience

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Example Sentences

he was derogatorily referred to as a wetback.

han talades nedsättande om som en "wetback".

many wetbacks cross the border in search of work.

många "wetbacks" korsar gränsen i jakt på arbete.

the term wetback is considered offensive by many.

termen "wetback" anses stötande av många.

she advocated for the rights of wetbacks in her community.

hon förespråkade för "wetbacks" rättigheter i sitt samhälle.

wetbacks often face discrimination in the job market.

"Wetbacks" utsätts ofta för diskriminering på arbetsmarknaden.

he shared his experiences as a wetback with the audience.

han delade sina erfarenheter som en "wetback" med publiken.

the documentary highlighted the struggles of wetbacks.

dokumentären belyste "wetbacks" utmaningar.

many wetbacks work in agriculture and construction.

många "wetbacks" arbetar inom jordbruk och byggnation.

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

det är viktigt att förstå historien bakom termen "wetback".

there are organizations that support wetbacks and their families.

det finns organisationer som stödjer "wetbacks" och deras familjer.

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