Tráfico (en. Traffic)

/ˈtɾafiko/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Set of vehicles that circulate on a public road.
The traffic in the city is very dense during peak hours.
El tráfico en la ciudad es muy denso durante las horas pico.
Action of engaging in illegal transactions, especially drugs.
Authorities are fighting drug trafficking.
Las autoridades están combatiendo el tráfico de drogas.
Channel of communication through which data is exchanged.
Data traffic on the network has increased significantly.
El tráfico de datos en la red ha aumentado significativamente.

Etymology

From Latin 'traffĭcus', which means commerce or transaction.

Common Phrases and Expressions

influence peddling
Use of personal relationships to obtain a favor or advantage.
tráfico de influencias
vehicle traffic
Movement of vehicles on a roadway, especially in contexts of congestion.
tráfico vehicular
reduce traffic
Reduce the number of vehicles or people in an area.
bajar el tráfico

Related Words

route
Path or route followed by a vehicle or person.
ruta
congestion
Excessive accumulation of vehicles or people in a space.
congestionamiento
transport
Action of carrying something from one place to another.
transporte

Slang Meanings

Serious problems due to congestion.
The traffic in this area is a disaster, I always arrive late.
El tráfico en esta área es un desastre, siempre llego tarde.
Referring to illegal transactions in a colloquial manner.
The trafficking of illegal substances has grown in the neighborhood.
El tráfico de sustancias ilícitas ha crecido en el barrio.