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alijo

cache of contraband

noun ah-LEE-hoh Rare

Origin: From the verb alijar (to unload), of Arabic origin.

Usage Note

Alijo refers specifically to a hidden stash of smuggled goods — drugs, weapons, tobacco — seized or discovered by authorities. It is a staple of crime and customs reporting; you will rarely encounter it outside that register. Do not confuse with alivio (relief).

Examples

"La policía intervino un alijo de cocaína."

Natural Translation

The police seized a cache of cocaine.

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