contrabando
smuggling
The Spanish word 'contrabando' directly translates to 'smuggling' in English. This term is usually used in the context of illegal trade or the illicit transportation of goods or people, such as smuggling drugs across borders or trafficking endangered species. 'Contrabando' can refer to both the act of smuggling and the smuggled goods themselves.
Example sentences using: contrabando
El puerto era conocido por ser un punto caliente de contrabando.
The port was known to be a hot spot for contraband.
In this context, 'contrabando' refers to illicit items frequently being smuggled or traded in a particular location, in this case, a port.
El contrabando fue interceptado por la policía.
The contraband was intercepted by the police.
In this example, 'contrabando' is used to reference illegal goods that were prevented from reaching their destination by law enforcement.
El detective recuperó joyas de contrabando de la escena del crimen.
The detective recovered contraband jewels from the crime scene.
This sentence uses 'contrabando' to describe jewels that were likely illegally obtained or transported. They were found and collected at a crime scene by a detective.