Ilegalmente (en. Illegally)

/ileɣalˈmente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
That is carried out without complying with established laws.
He entered the country illegally.
Entró al país ilegalmente.
Action that is carried out in violation of regulations or norms.
The sale of products was carried out illegally.
La venta de productos fue realizada ilegalmente.
Act that is not permitted by current legislation.
A protest was organized illegally.
Se organizó una manifestación ilegalmente.

Etymology

Derived from 'illegal', which comes from the Latin 'illegalis', and the suffix '-ly' which turns an adjective into an adverb.

Common Phrases and Expressions

work illegally
Performing work without the proper documentation or permits.
trabajar ilegalmente
migrate illegally
Moving to another country without meeting legal requirements.
migrar ilegalmente
illegal sale
Marketing of prohibited goods or without legal authorization.
venta ilegal

Related Words

illegal
That goes against the law.
ilegal
illicit
That is not lawful; that is not allowed by law.
ilícito
legislation
Set of laws that regulate a matter.
legislación

Slang Meanings

Unofficial job
He did an unofficial job by working illegally.
Hizo una chamba en negro al trabajar ilegalmente.
Mule
That guy is a mule; he moves things illegally.
Ese tipo es una mula; mueve cosas ilegalmente.