wildcats

BrE /ˈwaɪld.kæt/ AmE /ˈwaɪld.kæt/

noun en → es

1 ANIMAL [singular] B2

a wild cat, especially one that is not fully grown and lives alone

gato salvaje, gatito silvestre

Collocations wildcat population

  • The wildcats are a protected species in the national park.

    Los gatos salvajes son una especie protegida en el parque nacional.

2 STRIKE [singular] C1

an unofficial and unauthorized strike by workers, especially in the oil industry

huelga salvaje

Collocations wildcat strike

  • The workers went on a wildcat strike to demand better working conditions.

    Los trabajadores hicieron una huelga salvaje para exigir mejores condiciones laborales.