loan shark
US /ˈloʊn ˌʃɑːrk/
UK /ˈloʊn ˌʃɑːrk/
1.
prestamista, usurero
a person who lends money at illegally high rates of interest
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He got into trouble with a loan shark after failing to repay his debt.
Se metió en problemas con un prestamista después de no poder pagar su deuda.
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Dealing with loan sharks can lead to dangerous consequences.
Tratar con prestamistas puede llevar a consecuencias peligrosas.