la aduana
the customs
Example Sentence
En la aduana me preguntaron por mi destino.
At customs they asked me about my destination.
Meaning
La aduana means customs, the checkpoint where officials ask about your trip and goods. It is especially relevant after international arrivals.
Common Phrases
- pasar por la aduana — to go through customs
- control de aduana — customs control
Example
En la aduana me preguntaron por mi destino.
At customs they asked me about my destination.
Common Mistake
Using a literal translation like las costumbres for customs: the correct word is la aduana.