tráfico
1. the illegal trade or transport of goods, drugs, weapons, or people across borders or within a country
Human trafficking is a serious crime that affects millions worldwide.
O tráfico de pessoas é um crime grave que afeta milhões em todo o mundo.
2. the act of dealing or trading in something illegally
Drug trafficking operations were dismantled by federal agents.
As operações de tráfico de drogas foram desmanteladas por agentes federais.
3. movement or flow of vehicles, pedestrians, or information across a network or route
Heavy trafficking on the highway caused significant delays.
O intenso tráfico na rodovia causou atrasos significativos.
In Brazil, 'tráfico' is commonly associated with drug trafficking ('tráfico de drogas') due to organized crime prominence in major cities. In the USA, 'human trafficking' has become increasingly prominent in public discourse. The term carries strong negative connotations and legal consequences in both countries.
NYC Slang
slangin', moving weight, distribution (when referring to drug trafficking)
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