Kontrabandista (en. Smuggler)
kon-tra-ban-dis-ta
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who illegally brings goods or products into a country.
The smuggler was caught at the airport while bringing prohibited goods.
Ang kontrabandista ay nahuli sa airport habang nagdadala ng pinagbawal na kalakal.
A person involved in the activities of smugglers.
Many smugglers are caught in the operations of the authorities.
Maraming kontrabandista ang nahuhuli sa operasyon ng mga awtoridad.
Etymology
from the Spanish word 'contrabandista'
Common Phrases and Expressions
contraband goods
prohibited products or goods brought by a smuggler.
kontrabandistang kalakal
Related Words
contraband
Goods that are illegally brought into a country.
kontrabando
concealment
The act of hiding illegal goods.
pagtatago
Slang Meanings
That smuggler is great at hiding stolen goods.
That smuggler is great at hiding stolen goods.
Yung kontrabandista na 'yan, ang galing magtago ng mga ninakaw na gamit.
Mario is known as a black market dealer around here, he always has cheap gadgets.
Mario is known as a black market dealer around here, he always has cheap gadgets.
Kilala si Mario bilang kontrabandista sa paligid, lagi siyang may gadgets na mura.
Don't transact with illegal traders, it's dangerous business.
Don't transact with illegal traders, it's dangerous business.
Huwag kang makipag-transaction sa mga kontrabandista, delikado ang kalakaran.