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cubrar

to collect payment

verb koo-BRAHR Rare
People & Society Money

Also means

to cash

Usage Note

Cubrar is a non-standard form; the correct standard verb is cobrar (to charge, collect, or cash). The confusion arises from the vowel alternation o/u in some dialects. In edited Spanish always use cobrar; ¿Cuánto cobras? means 'How much do you charge/earn?'

Examples

"El fontanero cobra cien euros por la visita."

Natural Translation

The plumber charges a hundred euros for the visit.

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