Meaning
smuggling, contraband
- the illegal import, export, or trade of prohibited or taxed goods
- goods that are traded or possessed illicitly
In a sentence
La polizia di frontiera ha scoperto una vasta rete di contrabbando.
The border police uncovered an extensive smuggling ring.
Hanno sequestrato sigarette di contrabbando nascoste nel camion.
They seized contraband cigarettes hidden in the lorry.
Il contrabbando di opere d'arte è un reato grave punito severamente.
Smuggling works of art is a serious crime that is severely punished.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| contrabbando | masculine · singular |
| contrabbandi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The adverbial expression 'di contrabbando' means 'smuggled' or 'illicitly'.