el contrabandista
-the smuggler
See the entry for contrabandista.

contrabandista

el contrabandista, la contrabandista(
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This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. smuggler
Los contrabandistas hicieron medio millón de dólares vendiendo opio.The smugglers made half a million dollars selling opium.
b. gunrunner (of guns)
Los asaltantes habían comprado los rifles a un contrabandista.The robbers had gotten their rifles from a gunrunner.
c. bootlegger (of alcohol)
Los contrabandistas usaron este depósito para almacenar ron.The bootleggers used the warehouse to store rum.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. smuggling
La policía arrestó a una banda contrabandista en el puerto.The police arrested a smuggling gang at the port.
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