tratante
trafficking
The Spanish word 'tratante' is a noun that can be translated in English as 'trafficker' or 'dealer'. It is often used in the context of either drug or human trafficking. For example, 'tratante de drogas' means 'drug dealer' and 'tratante de personas' means 'human trafficker'. It originates from the verb 'tratar' which could mean 'to treat', 'to deal with', or 'to trade', among other meanings. Like most Spanish words, the meaning of 'tratante' may vary depending on the country or region.
Example sentences using: tratante
El tratante de arte tiene una variedad increíble de obras.
The art dealer has an incredible variety of works.
In this sentence, 'tratante' is used to refer to a dealer or someone who is involved in a business or trade. Specifically, it is used to indicate an 'art dealer' - a person who buys and sells works of art.
El tratante de esclavos fue castigado por sus crímenes.
The slave dealer was punished for his crimes.
Here, 'tratante' is used to denote a 'dealer', specifically a 'slave dealer'. This refers to an individual who was involved in the buying and selling of humans as slaves. This term is usually used in a historical context.
Se reportó un tratante de drogas en el vecindario.
A drug dealer was reported in the neighborhood.
In this example, 'tratante' is referring to a drug dealer. This refers to someone who engages in the illegal trade of drugs. This term is used to condemn the illicit activity of dealing drugs.