contraband in Portuguese
contraband in Portuguese is contrabando, contrabandear — contraband means goods that are illegal to own, trade, or smuggle.
contraband in Portuguese
contrabando
(uncountable) Goods which are prohibited from being traded, smuggled goods.
contrabandear
(obsolete) To import illegally; to smuggle.
What does "contraband" mean?
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noun Goods that are illegal to own, trade, or smuggle.
"Customs officers found contraband cigarettes hidden inside the truck."
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adjective Forbidden to be traded or carried.
"The ship was carrying contraband weapons across the border."
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contraband in a sentence
- Customs officers found contraband cigarettes hidden inside the truck.
- Prison guards regularly search cells for contraband phones.
- The ship was carrying contraband weapons across the border.
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What is "contraband" in Portuguese?
"contraband" in Portuguese is contrabando, contrabandear. contraband means: Goods that are illegal to own, trade, or smuggle.
How do you use "contraband" in a sentence?
Example: "Customs officers found contraband cigarettes hidden inside the truck." In Portuguese, "contraband" is contrabando, contrabandear.
Are there other ways to say "contraband" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "contraband": contrabando, contrabandear.
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