cobrador
Short answer
In Lima, "cobrador" means the fare collector who hangs out of the combi door. The register is neutro — fine among friends, out of place in a job interview or anything written to an institution. The standard Spanish equivalent is "cobrador de pasajes". In use: Dile al cobrador que bajas en la esquina.
| Part of speech | sustantivo |
|---|---|
| Register | neutro |
| Standard Spanish | cobrador de pasajes |
| In use | Dile al cobrador que bajas en la esquina. Tell the cobrador you are getting off at the corner. |
Draft entry — needs a native-speaker check before publishing.
You will talk to one within a week of arriving. He shouts the route, takes coins, and decides when the door closes.