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    Traficando (en. Trafficking)

    /tɾafiˈkando/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To participate in the trafficking of goods or people, usually illegally.
    They are trafficking drugs at the border.
    Están traficando drogas en la frontera.
    To manage or manipulate something to gain benefits, often unlawfully.
    He is accused of trafficking confidential information.
    Se le acusa de estar traficando con información confidencial.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'traficar', which comes from the French 'trafic', meaning trade.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    trafficking with
    To participate in illegal activities related to trafficking.
    traficando con
    to be trafficking
    Indicates that someone is operating in the trafficking of goods or people.
    estar traficando
    traffickers of
    Refers to those who engage in trafficking activities, such as 'human traffickers'.
    traficantes de

    Related Words

    trafficker
    A person who participates in the illegal trafficking of goods or people.
    traficante
    smuggling
    Illegal trade of goods.
    contrabando
    drug trafficking
    Drug trafficking.
    narcotráfico
    smuggling
    The act of smuggling.
    contrabandeo

    Slang Meanings

    To be involved in dirty business.
    That guy is trafficking; you can't trust him.
    Ese tipo está traficando, no puedes confiar en él.
    To make illegal deals.
    He's always trafficking around the city.
    Siempre anda traficando por la ciudad.