illegally

S2 W2

BrE /ɪˈlɛɡəli/ AmE /ɪˈlɛɡəli/

adverb en → es

1 AGAINST THE LAW [adverb] B1

in a way that is not allowed by law or rules

ilegalmente, en contra de la ley

Collocations illegally enter a building · illegally download music

  • He was arrested for driving illegally.

    Fue arrestado por conducir ilegalmente.

2 WITHOUT PERMISSION [adverb] B1

without having the right or permission to do something

sin permiso, sin autorización

Collocations illegally cross a border · illegally enter the country

  • She was fined for parking illegally.

    Fue multada por estacionar sin permiso.