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Conjugation Chart of “Cobrar” (to charge) in the Present Tense
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | cobro |
| Tú | cobras |
| Él / Ella / Usted | cobra |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | cobramos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | cobran |
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Understanding the Present Tense of “Cobrar”
The simple present tense of cobrar is used to describe actions happening now or that occur regularly or habitually. For example, Yo cobro mi sueldo cada mes. (I get paid my salary every month.)
Cobrar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the present tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.
How to Use Cobrar in the Present Tense
Cobrar generally means to charge, collect or receive payment, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To charge or collect payment: for example, Yo cobro el alquiler cada mes (I collect the rent every month).
To receive payment: for example, Ellos cobran su sueldo el viernes (They receive their salary on Fridays).
To take revenge (colloquial): for example, Te voy a cobrar por lo que hiciste (I’m going to get revenge on you for what you did).
To understand or realize (colloquial): for example, ¿Ya cobras lo que te digo? (Do you understand what I’m telling you?)
Real Life Examples of Cobrar in the Present Tense
Yo cobro mi sueldo cada quincena. (I get paid every two weeks.)
¿Cuánto cobras por hora en tu nuevo trabajo? (How much do you charge per hour at your new job?)
La empresa cobra una tarifa de servicio del 10%. (The company charges a 10% service fee.)
Cobramos la renta el primer día de cada mes. (We collect the rent on the first of every month.)
Los mecánicos cobran por mano de obra y repuestos. (Mechanics charge for labor and parts.)
En este restaurante, cobran propina automáticamente. (At this restaurant, they automatically charge a tip.)
Mi amiga cobra en efectivo por sus servicios de jardinería. (My friend charges cash for her gardening services.)
¿Cuánto te cobran por el alquiler del apartamento? (How much do they charge you for the apartment rental?)
Los abogados cobran honorarios elevados por sus servicios legales. (Lawyers charge high fees for their legal services.)
En esta tienda, cobran un recargo por pagar con tarjeta. (At this store, they charge a surcharge for paying with a card.)
La compañía de cable cobra una cuota mensual por el servicio de internet. (The cable company charges a monthly fee for internet service.)
¿Cuánto cobras por cuidar a los niños por hora? (How much do you charge for babysitting per hour?)
El gobierno cobra impuestos sobre la renta anualmente. (The government collects income taxes annually.)
Los bancos cobran comisiones por ciertos servicios financieros. (Banks charge fees for certain financial services.)
En este estacionamiento, cobran por hora o por día completa. (At this parking lot, they charge by the hour or for the full day.)
Conjugation Chart with English Translations
Conjugations of Cobrar (to charge) in the Present Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo cobro | I charge |
| Tú cobras | You charge |
| Él / Ella / Usted cobra | He / She / You charges |
| Nosotros / Nosotras cobramos | We charge |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes cobran | They / You all charge |
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Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.