English–Spanish
“contraband” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/kontɾaˈβando/
Example
Encontraron contrabando escondido en el contenedor.
They found contraband hidden in the container.
How to say “contraband” in Spanish
“Contraband” in Spanish is contrabando.
Goods hidden inside a shipping container.
Example sentences with contrabando
La policía incautó contrabando en la aduana.
The police confiscated contraband at the customs office.
Tips for using contrabando
- Used for items like cigarettes, alcohol, and electronics smuggled to avoid customs, and it refers to goods rather than to people, where tráfico de personas describes human trafficking.