No. 4,222 in Spanish
matute
"Matute" refers to smuggling or contraband.
In a sentence
El cargamento en matute fue descubierto en la aduana.
The smuggled cargo was discovered at customs.
Here, 'matute' refers to 'smuggling' or illicit goods being moved covertly.
Juan tenía unas ideas muy ingeniosas para pasar los productos en matute.
Juan had very ingenious ideas for smuggling the products.
In this context, 'matute' denotes the act of smuggling or transporting goods unlawfully.
El uso de matute puede traer graves consecuencias legales.
The use of smuggling can lead to serious legal consequences.
'Matute' here is used in a more abstract way to refer to the illegal practice of smuggling.
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