"Usurario" is a noun and an adjective in Spanish.
/u-su-'ɾa-ɾjo/
"Usurario" refers to practices or individuals that charge excessively high-interest rates for loans, often in a cruel or exploitative manner. The term is mainly used in legal and economic contexts; for instance, it is often associated with loan sharks or excessive lending practices that are illegal or unethical. The term indicates a negative connotation, implying exploitation or abuse related to financial transactions.
"Usurario" is used more frequently in written contexts, such as legal documents, academic texts, and articles discussing economics or law, rather than in casual conversation.
El préstamo que me ofreció era usurario, así que decidí no aceptarlo.
The loan he offered me was usurious, so I decided not to accept it.
En muchos países, las prácticas usurarias son ilegales y pueden llevar a sanciones severas.
In many countries, usurious practices are illegal and can lead to severe penalties.
El usurario que opera en esta zona se aprovecha de las personas vulnerables.
The usurer operating in this area takes advantage of vulnerable people.
While "usurario" may not particularly lend itself to many idiomatic expressions, its usage might be found within phrases related to financial exploitation and unethical practices.
Vive como un usurario, siempre buscando a quién robar.
He lives like a usurer, always looking for someone to rob.
La usura nunca es la respuesta a los problemas financieros.
Usury is never the answer to financial problems.
En tiempos de crisis, muchos caen en manos de usurarios que prometen soluciones rápidas.
In times of crisis, many fall into the hands of usurers who promise quick solutions.
La ley debe proteger a los ciudadanos de las garras de los usurarios.
The law must protect citizens from the clutches of usurers.
The term "usurario" derives from the Latin "usurarius," which originates from "usura," meaning "interest" or "exaction." The evolution of its meaning has kept its negative implications related to excessive or unfair financial practices.