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    Contrabando (en. Smuggling)

    /kontraˈβanðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Activity that consists of importing or exporting goods without complying with existing laws.
    Tobacco smuggling is a problem at many borders.
    El contrabando de tabaco es un problema en muchas fronteras.
    Goods that are brought into or taken out of a country without paying the corresponding taxes.
    Authorities confiscated smuggled products.
    Las autoridades confiscaban los productos de contrabando.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'contrabandum', meaning 'prohibited'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    smuggling situation
    Circumstance where illegal trade occurs.
    situación de contrabando
    fight against smuggling
    Actions aimed at stopping illegal trade.
    luchar contra el contrabando

    Related Words

    smuggler
    Person engaged in smuggling.
    contrabandista
    smuggling operations
    Action of committing smuggling.
    contrabandeo
    smuggled goods
    Items that are introduced or taken out illegally.
    objetos de contrabando

    Slang Meanings

    To carry something illegally
    He smuggled it to avoid taxes.
    Lo llevó de contrabando para evitar impuestos.
    To make an illegal deal
    He was smuggling goods across the border.
    Estaba contrabandeando mercancías por la frontera.