Cobran (en. Charge)

/koˈβɾan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Translates to: To receive payment for a service or product.
Translates to: They charge for the dinners they prepare.
Ellos cobran por las cenas que preparan.
Translates to: To request the fulfillment of a payment.
Translates to: If they do not collect the debt, they will lose the business.
Si no cobran la deuda, perderán el negocio.
Translates to: To receive a sum of money.
Translates to: Artists charge for their performances.
Los artistas cobran por sus actuaciones.

Etymology

Translates to: From the verb 'cobrar', which comes from the Latin 'cobrare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Translates to: they charge interest
Translates to: They receive an additional amount for the loan of money.
cobran intereses
Translates to: they are hungry
Translates to: They feel the need to feed themselves.
cobran hambre
Translates to: they come to life
Translates to: They gain energy or vitality.
cobran vida

Related Words

Translates to: collection
Translates to: Action of charging.
cobro
Translates to: to charge
Translates to: A verb that means to receive money for a service or product.
cobrar
Translates to: collector
Translates to: Person who collects debts or payments.
cobrador

Slang Meanings

Translates to: To get back at someone for a joke.
Translates to: When someone plays a joke on him, they say he is being charged.
Cuando alguien le hace una broma, le dicen que le cobran a él.
Translates to: To charge for an informal service.
Translates to: That mechanic charges very little for his work.
Ese mecánico cobra muy barato por su trabajo.