How to Say "clandestine worker" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “clandestine worker” is “clandestino” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
someone working outside the legal system
Examples
La canción 'Clandestino' de Manu Chao es muy famosa.
The song 'Clandestino' by Manu Chao is very famous.
Muchos clandestinos cruzan el mar en busca de una vida mejor.
Many undocumented people cross the sea in search of a better life.
Él vive como un clandestino en la ciudad.
He lives like a person in hiding in the city.
Using the Noun Form
To turn the describing word into a person, just add 'un' or 'el' in front: 'un clandestino'.
Don't forget the feminine
Mistake: “Calling a woman 'un clandestino'.”
Correction: Say 'una clandestina' when referring to a female.
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