/koˈβɾaɾ/
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Translation
to charge, to collect, to get paid
Word origin
From Latin recuperare ('to recover, regain'), which also gives Spanish recuperar. The same root gives English 'recover' and 'recuperate'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- recuperare
- English cognates
- recover, recuperate
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
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How much do you charge for an hour of class?
fontanero .
The plumber charged me too much for the repair.
sueldo .
I get paid my salary on the last day of the month.
comisión .
The bank charges a fee for each transfer.
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I have not yet collected the money they owe me.
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