Spanish Conversation · Level 30
88 words
Spanish word
ganar
Pronunciation
IPA/gaˈnaɾ/
Meaning
- verbwin
Example
¿Quién va a ganar el partido?
Who is going to win the match?
More examples
Para ganar confianza, habla con gente nueva.
To gain confidence, talk to new people.
Core concept
A smiling person holding a paycheck and a trophy.
Common phrases
ganar confianza
gain confidence
ganar experiencia
gain experience
Similar words
conseguir: Obtain a desired thing or result through effort or clever planning.
lograr: Achieve a goal or objective after sustained effort.
vencer: Overcome and beat an opponent in a contest or struggle.
derrotar: Defeat an opponent decisively, leaving them clearly beaten.
Definition in Spanish
Conseguir u obtener algo por mérito o esfuerzo; también vencer frente a otros en una situación competitiva.
Word origin
From Late Latin ganare 'to gain', Spanish ganar combines the idea of getting a reward by effort with the idea of prevailing over others.
Usage tips
- Ganar is broader than English 'win' and often means 'earn' or 'obtain' for things (ganar dinero) and 'win/beat' for contests or opponents (ganar el partido).