pawnbroker

[US]/'pɔːnbrəʊkə/
[UK]/'pɔnbrokɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. una persona que presta dinero a cambio de artículos personales como garantía; típicamente administrando una casa de empeño
Word Forms

Example Sentences

He redeemed his watch from the pawnbroker’s.

Él rescató su reloj de la casa de empeño.

I went to the pawnbroker to sell some of my old jewelry.

Fui a la casa de empeño para vender algunas de mis joyas antiguas.

The pawnbroker offered me a fair price for my watch.

El empeñador me ofreció un precio justo por mi reloj.

She pawned her engagement ring at the pawnbroker.

Ella empeñó su anillo de compromiso en la casa de empeño.

The pawnbroker specializes in buying and selling gold items.

El empeñador se especializa en comprar y vender artículos de oro.

Many people rely on pawnbrokers for quick cash loans.

Muchas personas dependen de los empeñadores para préstamos rápidos de efectivo.

The pawnbroker appraised the value of the antique vase.

El empeñador evaluó el valor del jarrón antiguo.

He redeemed his guitar from the pawnbroker after paying back the loan.

Él rescató su guitarra de la casa de empeño después de pagar el préstamo.

The pawnbroker has a wide selection of electronics for sale.

El empeñador tiene una amplia selección de electrónica a la venta.

She found a rare painting at the pawnbroker's shop.

Ella encontró un cuadro raro en la tienda del empeñador.

The pawnbroker operates with strict regulations to ensure fair practices.

El empeñador opera con regulaciones estrictas para garantizar prácticas justas.

Real-world Examples

'Nothing. It was only a receipt from a pawnbroker.

Source: Oliver Twist (abridged version)

I went to the pawnbroker and got back a little gold locket.

Source: Oliver Twist (abridged version)

And much like those other high-street bugbears, bookmakers and pawnbrokers, payday lenders will not disappear soon.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

' 'Would you like to see the pawnbroker himself?

Source: Oliver Twist (Original Version)

" About how many pawnbrokers are there in Kent" ?

Source: One Shilling Candle (Upper)

'Nothing, ' replied the woman; 'it was a pawnbroker's duplicate.

Source: Oliver Twist (Original Version)

Their laugher made the pawnbroker angry.

Source: Pan Pan

At a pawnshop, it means to get back what you gave the pawnbroker in order to get the loan.

Source: 2015 ESLPod

He just about took a pawnbroker's head off for a few bucks.

Source: Person of Interest Season 1

" There are pawnbrokers.... and, some day, I will be able to get something for it" .

Source: Gentleman Thief

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