This is the 8672nd most frequent Portuguese word.
agiota
A "loan shark" who lends money at exorbitant interest rates.
Here, agiota refers to an individual who lends money privately, often at very high interest rates.
O agiota cobra juros altos.
The moneylender charges high interest.
In this case, agiota emphasizes the potentially intimidating or confrontational nature of such a lender.
Ele evitava discutir com o agiota.
He avoided arguing with the moneylender.
This sentence highlights how the actions of an agiota might not comply with legal financial regulations.