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    Contrabandistas (en. Smugglers)

    /kon.tɾa.banˈdistas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Individuals engaged in smuggling.
    The smugglers were caught by the police at the border.
    Los contrabandistas fueron atrapados por la policía en la frontera.
    People who transport goods illegally.
    Authorities are working to dismantle smuggling networks.
    Las autoridades están trabajando para desmantelar las redes de contrabandistas.

    Etymology

    Derived from the term 'smuggling', which comes from the Latin 'contrabandum'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    by smuggling
    Illegally or clandestinely
    a contrabando
    arms smuggling
    Illegal trafficking of arms
    contrabando de armas
    network of smugglers
    Organized group dedicated to smuggling
    red de contrabandistas

    Related Words

    smuggling
    The trafficking or commerce of prohibited goods.
    contrabando
    trafficking
    Illegal movement of merchandise.
    trafico
    customer
    Person who buys smuggled goods.
    cliente

    Slang Meanings

    Border people
    'Border people' are often used in talks about smuggling.
    Los 'gente de la frontera' suelen ser utilizados en charlas sobre contrabando.
    Drug traffickers
    In some contexts, 'narcos' is used when referring to drug smugglers.
    En algunos contextos, se habla de 'narcos' cuando se refiere a contrabandistas de drogas.