No. 2,469 in Portuguese
cobram
"Cobram" means "they charge" or "they demand" in English.
In a sentence
Os funcionários cobram melhores condições de trabalho.
The employees demand better working conditions.
In this sentence, 'cobram' is used as the present tense form of the verb 'cobrar', meaning 'to demand' or 'to request' something.
Eles cobram uma taxa adicional pelo serviço.
They charge an additional fee for the service.
Here, 'cobram' is used to mean 'to charge', indicating the act of requesting payment for a provided service.
As crianças sempre cobram atenção dos pais.
Children always demand attention from their parents.
In this example, 'cobram' again means 'to demand', showcasing its usage for requesting emotional or interpersonal attention.
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