Prestamista (en. Lender)

/pres.taˈmis.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Individual who offers money loans.

The lender demanded a high interest for the borrowed money.

El prestamista exigió un alto interés por el dinero prestado.

Entity or person that operates in the financial system offering credits.

Many informal lenders can offer lower rates than banks.

Muchos prestamistas informales pueden ofrecer tasas más bajas que los bancos.

From the verb 'prestar' and the suffix '-ista' which indicates the occupation.

short-term loan

A loan that must be repaid in a short period.

préstamo a corto plazo

usurious interest

Excessively high interest charged by a lender.

intereses usureros

loans between individuals

Loans made between individuals without the involvement of banks.

préstamos entre particulares

credit

Amount of money that is lent.

crédito

debt

Obligation to pay what is owed.

deuda

interest

Compensation paid for the use of the borrowed money.

interés

Lender

That guy is a lender; he always offers you money.

Ese tipo es un prestador, siempre te ofrece dinero.

Lender

Don't trust that lender; he has a questionable reputation.

No confíes en ese lender, tiene una reputación dudosa.