cobrar resultado

Technically yes, but it might be confusing. For example, 'Vou cobrar o pagamento e também cobrar resultados.' It’s better to separate them to avoid sounding like a loanshark.

It is firm, not aggressive. In a professional setting, it is the standard way to talk about accountability. However, tone of voice always matters in Portuguese.

'Exigir' is much stronger and more formal. You 'exige' something that is a right or a law, while you 'cobra' something that was previously agreed upon.

Yes, parents often say 'Vou cobrar resultados na escola' (I'm going to demand results at school). It shows that the parents are paying attention to grades.

'Botar pilha' or 'botar pressão' are more informal ways to say you are pushing someone to deliver results. They are very common among friends.

You use the reflexive form 'autocobrança'. It describes the internal pressure someone feels to perform well without external influence.

Yes, it is common in Portugal too. The structure and meaning remain identical, though the accent and some surrounding vocabulary might differ slightly.

Yes! 'Cobrar um favor' means to call in a favor that someone owes you. It fits the 'collecting a debt' theme perfectly.

It means 'Don't push me' or 'Don't hold me to it.' They are asking for more time or less pressure to finish a task.

Yes, even artists 'se cobram resultados.' It simply means they are pushing themselves to produce high-quality work according to their standards.

Very common. You will often see 'Sociedade cobra resultados do governo' regarding security, health, or the economy. It’s a staple of political journalism.

Yes, but be careful! You can 'cobrar as tarefas de casa' (demand chores be done), but too much 'cobrança' can lead to an argument.

A 'cobrador' is someone who collects money, like a bus conductor or a debt collector. It’s the noun version of the person doing the action.

No, it's a false cognate. 'Cobrar' comes from the Latin 'recuperare' (to recover), while 'cover' comes from 'cooperire'. They are not related.

In a legal sense, it’s when a company harasses you for a debt. Metaphorically, it’s when a boss is being way too hard on their employees.

Yes, 'cobrar uma explicação' is a very common way to say you are demanding to know why something went wrong.

Yes, 'Os resultados foram cobrados.' (The results were demanded). It sounds more formal and is often used in official reports or news.

Absolutely. It’s a great way to follow up on a pending task. 'Gostaria de cobrar o resultado do processo seletivo' is a polite way to check in.

Constantly. Commentators will say 'A torcida vai cobrar resultados' whenever a big club is underperforming. It creates a sense of high stakes.

It means to take a corner kick in soccer. It’s the only time 'cobrar' means 'to kick' or 'to execute' a play in a sport.