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No. 3,303 in Spanish

cobran

"Cobran" means "they charge" or "they collect" (from cobrar).

In a sentence

  • Ellos cobran su salario a final de mes.

    They collect their salary at the end of the month.

    The term 'cobran' is used as the plural, present tense form of 'cobrar,' meaning 'to collect,' here referring to receiving monetary payment.

  • En algunos restaurantes cobran extra por el servicio de mesa.

    Some restaurants charge extra for table service.

    In this sentence, 'cobran' is used to mean 'to charge' or 'to set a price for a service or item.'

  • Los animales intuitivamente cobran miedo en situaciones peligrosas.

    Animals instinctively develop fear in dangerous situations.

    Here, 'cobran' implies developing or acquiring something, such as an emotion, used figuratively.

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