illegal

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BrE /ˈɪl.ɪɡəl/ AmE /ˈɪl.ɪɡəl/

adjective en → es

1 AGAINST THE LAW [attributive or predicative] A2

not allowed by law; breaking the law

ilegal, no permitido por la ley

  • illegal activity/immigration/trade

Collocations illegal immigration · illegal drugs

  • The government is cracking down on illegal immigration.

    El gobierno está reprimiendo la inmigración ilegal.

2 NOT AUTHORIZED [attributive or predicative] B1

not officially allowed or approved; unauthorized

no autorizado, ilegal

  • illegal parking/entry

Collocations illegal entry into a country · illegal parking

  • The driver received an illegal parking ticket.

    El conductor recibió una multa por estacionamiento ilegal.