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ganar

to win

verb gah-NAHR Common
People & Society Community

Also means

to earn

Usage Note

Ganar means both 'to win' a competition (ganaron el partido — they won the match) and 'to earn' money or a living (gana mil euros al mes — she earns a thousand euros a month). The reflexive ganarse intensifies effort: se ganó la vida como músico (he made his living as a musician). Ganar tiempo means 'to buy time'. Don't confuse with vencer, which focuses on defeating an opponent rather than achieving a prize.

Examples

"El equipo ganó el campeonato."

Natural Translation

The team won the championship.

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