cobranza
/koˈbɾanθa/feminine
The English word 'charge' is translated into Spanish as cobranza in the context of an amount of money levied for a service. Wiktionary also lists cobro.
Meaning: amount of money levied for a service (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cobranza | /koˈbɾanθa/ /koˈbɾansa/ |
feminine |
| cobro | /ˈkobɾo/ | masculine |
The term 'charge' in the sense of an amount of money for a service can be expressed through several different nouns depending on the specific context of the transaction.
Which one should you use?
While cobranza is the default form, the word cobro is the more common noun used to refer to a specific charge or fee in a transaction. Cobro refers specifically to the act of collecting money or the specific amount collected. In contrast, cobranza refers to the administrative process or the business of collecting debts or payments.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
cobranza is a feminine noun, while cobro is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/koˈbɾanθa/
Did you know?
- While cobro refers to money, the Spanish word for 'charging' a battery is cargar, which is a direct cognate of the English 'charge'.
- Spanish speakers use the verb cobrar to describe not only charging a fee, but also the act of receiving a salary or cashing a check.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a cobrador is not just a debt collector but a specific professional who manages the collection of fares on buses and trains.
Examples in context
- No cobro por horas extraordinarias.I don't charge for overtime.This sentence is useful for showing how to use the form cobro to state that one does not charge for overtime.Tatoeba #7586069 by arh, translation #9676590 by DJ_Saidez
- Asegúrese de revisar cada cargo en su estado de cuenta.Make sure to review each charge on your statement.
- Recuerda pagar la cuota mensual antes del día quince.Remember to pay the monthly charge before the fifteenth.
- ¿Cuánto es mi pago por el concierto de esta noche?How much is my charge for tonight's concert?
- No puedo creer el coste de las entradas para ese concierto.I can't believe the charge for those concert tickets.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are discussing a utility bill.
- JavierLucía, ¿ya pagaste la cobranza de la luz?Lucía, did you already pay the electricity charge?
- LucíaNo, Javier, aún no he recibido el recibo.No, Javier, I haven't received the bill yet.
- JavierCreo que la cobranza subió este mes.I think the charge went up this month.
- LucíaVoy a revisarlo ahora mismo.I'm going to check it right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “charge” translations and entries cobranza, cobro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
