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    Traficante (en. Trafficker)

    /tɾafiˈkante/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who is engaged in the illegal trafficking of substances, such as drugs.
    The trafficker was arrested for possession of narcotics.
    El traficante fue arrestado por posesión de narcóticos.
    A person who facilitates the illegal transport of people across borders.
    Human traffickers are a significant problem in this region.
    Los traficantes de personas son un gran problema en esta región.
    An individual involved in the illegal trade of goods.
    Arms traffickers are very difficult to stop.
    Los traficantes de armas son muy difíciles de detener.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'trafficking', which comes from the Latin 'traffĭcāre', meaning to trade.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    drug trafficker
    A person dedicated to the trafficking of illegal substances.
    traficante de drogas
    human trafficker
    A person who organizes the illegal transportation of individuals.
    traficante de personas
    trafficking network
    A group of individuals involved in illegal trafficking.
    red de traficantes

    Related Words

    trafficking
    Activity of moving goods or people illegally.
    tráfico
    smuggling
    Illegal trade of goods.
    contrabando
    drug trafficking
    Drug trafficking.
    narcotráfico

    Slang Meanings

    Coyote
    Coyotes are known for helping immigrants cross the border.
    Los coyotes son conocidos por ayudar a los inmigrantes a cruzar la frontera.
    Narco
    The narco controls a large part of the drug trafficking in the region.
    El narco controla una gran parte del tráfico de drogas en la región.