lender
BrE /ˈlendə/ AmE /ˈlɛndər/
noun en → es
a person who lends money to another person or organization, usually for a fee (interest)
prestamista, prestador de dinero
- be a lender to somebody
Collocations bank lender · private lender
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The bank is the main lender for small businesses.
El banco es el principal prestamista para las pequeñas empresas.
an organization that lends money to individuals or companies, often as a business activity
institución financiera, entidad prestamista
- be a lender of something
Collocations lender of last resort · commercial lender
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The central bank acts as the lender of last resort.
El banco central actúa como prestamista de último recurso.