Also means
loan shark (figurative)
Usage Note
Tiburón carries the stress on the final syllable, marked with a written accent. Figuratively, tiburón is used informally for a ruthless businessman or loan shark, much like English. The plural tiburones follows the regular -n → -nes pattern.
Examples
"El tiburón nadó cerca de la costa."
Natural Translation
The shark swam close to the shore.

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