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Portuguese Phrase

Quem cuida das dúvidas sobre cobrança?

/kẽj̃ kuˈi.dɐ dɐs ˈdu.vi.dɐs ˈso.bɾi ˈko.bɾɐ̃.sɐ/
Meaning"Who takes care of questions about billing?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks who is responsible for handling questions or doubts related to billing. It is a typical inquiry in a corporate or customer‑service environment, looking for the person or department that can clarify payment‑related issues.

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When to use

Use this phrase when a client, colleague, or internal team needs to know which area of the company deals with billing queries—e.g., during a phone call, an email exchange, or a face‑to‑face meeting.

Grammar Breakdown

Quemcuidadasdúvidassobrecobrança?

1

Quem

Interrogative pronoun used to ask about a person; it does not change with gender or number.

2

cuida

Third‑person singular present of the verb *cuidar* (to take care of). The subject is implied and will be clarified by the answer.

3

das

Contraction of *de + as*; introduces the complement *dúvidas*.

4

dúvidas

Plural noun meaning ‘questions’ or ‘doubts’; the verb *cuidar* governs the preposition *de*.

5

sobre

Preposition meaning ‘about, concerning’; it links the topic *cobrança* to the doubts.

6

cobrança

Noun meaning ‘billing, charge’; commonly used in business and customer‑service contexts.

🗨In Conversation

A

Quem cuida das dúvidas sobre cobrança?

Who takes care of questions about billing?

É o nosso departamento financeiro.

It’s our finance department.

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Common Mistakes

  • Que cuida das dúvidas sobre cobrança?

    Use *Quem* (who) for people; *Que* is used for things or abstract concepts.

  • sobre a cobrança

    Do not add an article before *cobrança* when it follows *sobre*; the correct preposition is just *sobre cobrança*.

  • cuidar as dúvidas

    The verb *cuidar* requires the preposition *de*; the correct contraction is *das* (de + as).

Alternatives

  • Quem responde às perguntas sobre cobrança?

    Who answers the questions about billing?

  • A quem devo dirigir minhas dúvidas de cobrança?

    To whom should I direct my billing doubts?

  • Qual setor cuida das questões de cobrança?

    Which department handles billing issues?

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Cultural Tip

In Brazil, the word *cobrança* is used for any kind of invoice or payment request, whether it’s a utility bill, a subscription, or a service fee. When speaking to customers, keep a polite tone and, if possible, use the formal *você* or *senhor/senhora* to show respect. The phrase is neutral enough for both formal emails and casual office chats.