trafficking

BrE /ˈtræfɪkɪŋ/ AmE /ˈtræfɪkɪŋ/

noun en → es

1 ILLEGAL TRADE [singular] B2

the illegal buying and selling of goods, especially drugs or weapons

tráfico ilegal

Collocations drug trafficking · arms trafficking

  • The country is a major hub for drug trafficking.

    El país es un centro importante para el tráfico de drogas.

2 HUMAN TRAFFICKING [singular] C1

the illegal movement of people, especially for the purposes of forced labor or sexual exploitation

trata de personas

Collocations human trafficking · trafficking victims

  • The government is working to stop human trafficking.

    El gobierno está trabajando para detener la trata de personas.

1 TRADE [singular] B2

the buying and selling of goods or services, especially on a large scale

comercio, tráfico

Collocations international trade · trade with

  • The company's main business is in international trade.

    El negocio principal de la empresa es el comercio internacional.