This is the 885th most frequent Spanish word.
ilegal
Not lawful; against the law.
The word 'ilegal' is used here as an adjective to describe an act that is contrary to the law.
Cometer un acto ilegal puede llevar a consecuencias graves.
Committing an illegal act can lead to serious consequences.
Here, 'ilegal' appears as a predicate adjective linked to the act of parking, clarifying its illegality in this context.
Es ilegal estacionar en esta área sin permiso.
It is illegal to park in this area without a permit.
In this sentence, 'ilegal' is used as a descriptor for the noun 'actividad', indicating the unlawful nature of the activity.