Meaning
smuggler
- A person who illegally imports or exports goods across a border
In a sentence
La guardia costiera ha intercettato una barca di contrabbandieri.
The coast guard intercepted a smugglers' boat.
I contrabbandieri conoscevano sentieri segreti attraverso le montagne.
The smugglers knew secret paths through the mountains.
Come hanno fatto i contrabbandieri a eludere i controlli?
How did the smugglers manage to evade the checks?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| contrabbandiere | masculine · singular |
| contrabbandieri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Typically masculine; the feminine form 'contrabbandiera' is used when referring specifically to a woman.