cobrarlo
/kobɾaɾlo/from spelling rules
To cash it in Spanish is said as cobrarlo.
This phrase is used when you exchange a check, a voucher or a prize for money. While the root verb cobrar can mean to charge a fee, in the context of a check or a winning ticket, it specifically means to collect the money owed.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the verb cobrar (to collect, charge or collect a payment) and the enclitic pronoun lo (it).
How does it change in a sentence?
The pronoun lo is attached to the end of the infinitive cobrar to represent the object being cashed, such as a check or a voucher.
How do you pronounce it?
/kobɾaɾlo/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, cobrar is used colloquially to mean 'getting even' or taking revenge on someone.
- If you were to use the word 'cobrar' in a completely different context, like 'cobrar vida', it would mean to 'come to life' or 'spring to life'.
- In a professional setting, a cobrador is not just someone cashing a check but specifically a debt collector.
Examples in context
- Un día a Mario le tocó la lotería. «¡Qué afortunado!» diréis, el problema es que estaba con Luisa, que, en cuanto se enteró, aprovechó para robarle el billete y cobrarlo ella. Desde entonces no volvió, aunque le mandó una postal dándole las gracias.One day, Mario won the lottery. "Lucky him!", you say. The problem is that he was with Luisa, who, as soon as she found out, took the chance to steal the ticket and cash it in herself. She hasn't returned ever since, although she sent a postcard saying thanks.This sentence is useful for seeing how cobrarlo is used when someone cashes a winning lottery ticket.Tatoeba #9834377 by Shishir, translation #10127434 by DJ_Saidez
- Por favor, ¿dónde puedo cobrarlo?Where can I cash it, please?
- Necesito hacer efectivo el cheque, ¿puede ayudarme?I need to cash this check, can you assist me?
- ¿Sabes dónde puedo cambiar esto?Do you know where I can cash this?
- Tengo un cheque de regalo y quiero cobrarlo.I have a gift check and I want to cash it.
- Si tienes el cupón, puedes cobrarlo en la caja.If you have the coupon, you can cash it at the register.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are discussing a prize voucher in a cafe.
- JavierTengo este vale de cien euros.I have this hundred euro voucher.
- ElenaEs muy bueno, deberías cobrarlo pronto.It is very good, you should cash it soon.
- Javier¿Crees que puedo cobrarlo aquí mismo?Do you think I can cash it right here?
- ElenaSí, Javier, el cajero puede hacerlo.Yes, Javier, the cashier can do it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
