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to scab
01
formar costra
to form a scab, a crust of dry blood that forms over a wound as it recovers
02
romper una huelga, trabajar durante una huelga
take the place of work of someone on strike
Scab
01
costra, postilla
a dry, protective crust that forms over a healing wound as part of the body's natural healing process
Ejemplos
The small scab on her finger eventually fell off as the wound healed.
La pequeña costra en su dedo eventualmente se cayó mientras la herida sanaba.
02
an employee who continues working during a strike
Offensive03
a person hired specifically to replace a striking worker
OffensiveEjemplos
Strikers spat at the bus carrying fresh scabs to the site.
04
a worker who refuses to join a labor union
Ejemplos
Management loves hiring scabs who wo n't cause trouble.
05
a contemptible or despicable person
Offensive
SlangEjemplos
She called him a low-life scab for sleeping with her best friend's husband.
