abusivo

Abusivo is an adjective used in Spanish to describe actions, conditions, or terms that involve abuse, coercion, or unfair, exploitative, or improper conduct. It is applied to behaviors that harm or infringe the rights, dignity, or safety of others, such as abusive treatment in personal relationships or abusive conduct by institutions or authorities. In legal and consumer contexts, it frequently refers to unfair or illegal features in contracts or commercial practices, for example cláusulas abusivas (unfair terms) or prácticas abusivas (abusive practices).

Grammar and usage: Abusivo has gendered forms, abusivo (masculine singular) and abusiva (feminine singular), with plurals abusivos and abusivas. It is typically used with nouns to form phrases like comportamiento abusivo, trato abusivo, cláusulas abusivas, or publicidad abusiva. It is generally not used as a standalone noun; the related nouns are abuso (abuse) or abusividad (abusive quality).

Contexts and nuance: In everyday language, abusivo conveys moral or ethical disapproval of conduct that is excessive or oppressive. In legal language, it denotes conduct or terms that violate rights or consumer protection rules. Many jurisdictions regulate or prohibit abusive practices, and many contracts are scrutinized for abusivas or unfair terms as part of consumer protection frameworks.

Related terms: abuso, abuso de poder, acoso, cláusulas abusivas, prácticas comerciales abusivas, abusividad.

See also: Abuso, abuso de poder, acoso, cláusulas abusivas, prácticas comerciales abusivas.