The word "cobrador" is a noun.
/c.o.βɾaˈðoɾ/
The term "cobrador" refers to a person or entity that collects payments, particularly in the context of debts. In Spanish, it is commonly used in legal and financial contexts to denote someone who is tasked with recovering money owed. The frequency of use for the term is relatively high in written and formal contexts, especially in legal documents, financial discussions, and business transactions. However, it is also understood in everyday spoken Spanish among individuals discussing debts and collections.
The collector came to the door to recover the outstanding debt.
Es importante ser respetuoso con el cobrador durante la negociación de la deuda.
It is important to be respectful to the collector during the debt negotiation.
El cobrador tiene derecho a contactar a los deudores en cualquier momento.
The term "cobrador" appears in several idiomatic expressions in Spanish, emphasizing the roles associated with collecting debts or money.
"Don't be a collector of favors; I'm not in debt to you."
Cobrador de cuentas
"El cobrador de cuentas siempre apunta todo en su libreta."
"The account collector always writes everything down in his notebook."
Hacer de cobrador
"Tuve que hacer de cobrador cuando mi amigo no me pagó."
"I had to act as a collector when my friend didn't pay me back."
Cobrador sin escrúpulos
"Ese cobrador sin escrúpulos no le importa cómo obtiene el dinero."
The word "cobrador" comes from the Spanish verb "cobrar," which means "to collect" or "to charge." The suffix "-dor" is used to indicate a person who performs an action, hence "cobrador" literally translates to "one who collects."