This is the 4574th most frequent Portuguese word.
contrabando
Smuggling or illegal trade of goods.
Here, 'contrabando' refers to goods transported illegally or without authorization.
O navio foi apreendido por transportar contrabando.
The ship was seized for transporting contraband.
In this sentence, 'contrabando' emphasizes the act or business of smuggling goods across boundaries.
Ele foi acusado de envolvimento com contrabando na fronteira.
He was accused of involvement in smuggling at the border.
Here, 'contrabando' specifies the illegal movement of specific valuable or culturally significant items.