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    Usurero (en. Usurer)

    /u-su-'re-ro/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An individual who lends money in exchange for a very high interest, often illegal.
    The usurer takes advantage of people's desperation to charge high interest rates.
    El usurero se aprovecha de la desesperación de las personas para cobrar altas tasas de interés.
    A person who abusively takes advantage of the economic situation of others.
    Usurers in the neighborhood are ruining many families.
    Los usureros en el barrio están arruinando a muchas familias.
    A lender who acts without complying with the relevant legal regulations.
    In times of crisis, usurers emerge in the most vulnerable communities.
    En tiempos de crisis, los usureros surgen en las comunidades más vulnerables.

    Etymology

    From 'usura', which comes from the Latin 'usura', meaning 'use' or 'interest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take advantage like a usurer
    To take advantage of someone in a vulnerable situation.
    coger como un usurero
    to demand usurious interest
    To charge excessive and unfair interest.
    demandar intereses usureros

    Related Words

    usury
    Interest charged above the legal limit established.
    usura
    lender
    A person who lends money, usually at interest.
    prestamista
    interest
    Additional payment on the lent capital charged for the use of money.
    interés

    Slang Meanings

    Cat
    That guy is a cat, he always charges high interest.
    Ese tipo es un gato, siempre cobra intereses altos.
    Jackal
    Don't get close to that jackal, he's a disguised usurer.
    No te acerques a ese chacal, es un usurero disfrazado.