Also means
excessive, unfair
Usage Note
Abusivo describes behaviour that exceeds acceptable limits—abusive treatment, but also unfair pricing (precios abusivos) or excessive demands. It is not a false friend: English 'abusive' maps well to Spanish abusivo, though the 'excessive/unfair' sense is broader in Spanish usage. The related noun is abuso.
Examples
"Los precios de ese hotel son abusivos."
Natural Translation
The prices at that hotel are abusive.
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