WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2026:
| Principal Translations |
| cotizar⇒ vtr | (pagar cuotas) | pay contributions vtr + npl |
| | | contribute⇒ vi |
| | Todos los trabajadores cotizan a la seguridad social. |
| | All workers pay contributions to Social Security. |
| cotizar vtr | (poner precio) | give [sb] a quote, give [sb] an estimate v expr |
| | | quote⇒ vtr |
| | Llamé al plomero para que me cotizara la reparación de la ducha. |
| | I called the plumber so he could give me a quote for the shower repair. |
| cotizar vi | (del mercado bursátil) (stock exchange) | be listed v aux + v past p |
| | Las acciones de su empresa cotizan en bolsa. |
| | Shares in his business are listed on the stock exchange. |
| Additional Translations |
| cotizarse⇒ v prnl | figurado (estar valorado) | be in demand, be valued v expr |
| | En estos días un buen plomero se cotiza mejor que un universitario. |
| | These days a decent plumber is more in demand (or: valued) than a university graduate. |
| cotizar⇒ vi | (de gastos colectivos) | contribute⇒ vi |
| | | pay into vtr + prep |
| | | pay your dues v expr |
| | Mi padre cotiza desde hace muchos años. |
| | My father has contributed for many years. |
| cotizar vtr | figurado (estar valorado) | weigh⇒, count⇒ vi |
| | (used in passive voice) | reckon⇒, value⇒ vi |
| | A los ojos de mi padre que seas médico cotiza a tu favor. |
| | In the eyes of my father, your being a doctor weighs (or: counts) in your favor. |
| cotizar vtr | (gasto: pagar una parte) | make payments v expr |
| | | contribute⇒ vi |
| | Los miembros cotizan al sindicato. |
| | The members make payments to the union. |
| cotizar vtr | (del mercado bursátil) | trade⇒ vi |
| | Sus acciones cotizaron a la baja en la bolsa de Hong Kong. |
| | Their shares traded at a low on the Hong Kong stock market. |