No. 10,197 in Spanish

cobraba

"Charged" or "collected" (past tense forms of "cobrar").

In a sentence

Él cobraba su salario cada quincena.
He used to collect his salary every two weeks.
Here, 'cobraba' means 'used to collect or receive' and relates to receiving payment regularly in the past.
La empresa cobraba por el servicio de entrega.
The company charged for the delivery service.
In this context, 'cobraba' refers to charging or billing for a service provided.
El cantante cobraba fama rápidamente.
The singer was gaining fame quickly.
Here, 'cobraba' signifies 'was gaining' and describes someone acquiring reputation or renown over time.

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