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    Cobró (en. Collection)

    /koˈβɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To perform the action of receiving a payment.
    He collected his friend's debt.
    Él cobró la deuda de su amigo.
    To receive an amount of money for a service rendered.
    The company charged for the work done.
    La empresa cobró por el trabajo realizado.
    To demand payment for something owed.
    The store charged the remaining balance.
    La tienda cobró lo que faltaba del saldo.

    Etymology

    It comes from the verb 'cobrar', which in turn has roots in the Latin 'cumulare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    debt collection
    Action of demanding the payment of money owed.
    cobro de deudas
    tax collection
    Collection of money by the state.
    cobro de impuestos
    advance payment
    Receiving payment before providing a service or delivering a product.
    cobro anticipado

    Related Words

    cobrar
    Receiving money for a service or product.
    cobrar
    debt
    Amount of money owed.
    deuda
    payment
    Action of giving money as compensation.
    pago

    Slang Meanings

    To charge someone informally.
    I’m going to collect from Juan when I see him.
    Voy a cobrarle a Juan cuando lo vea.
    To receive a payment for a small service.
    I charged him a couple of euros for helping me with the move.
    Le cobré un par de euros por ayudarme con la mudanza.