Gana (en. Win)

/ˈɡana/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Translation: Capacity or desire to do something, especially in the context of a goal or objective.
Translation: I really want to travel this summer.
Tengo muchas ganas de viajar este verano.
Translation: Benefit or gain obtained from something.
Translation: The gain from this business has increased considerably.
La gana de este negocio ha aumentado considerablemente.
verb
Translation: To have the desire or motivation to do something.
Translation: I want to win the race this year.
Quiero ganar la carrera este año.
Translation: To obtain something that one desires.
Translation: If you work hard, you earn the respect of your peers.
Si trabajas duro, ganas el respeto de tus compañeros.

Etymology

Translation: From Latin 'ganā', related to the verb 'ganar'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Translation: to feel like
Translation: To have a desire or appetite for something.
tener ganas de
Translation: to make one feel like
Translation: To provoke the desire to do something.
dar ganas de
Translation: laziness of desire
Translation: Lack of desire to carry out an activity.
pereza de ganas

Related Words

Translation: earnings
Translation: The benefit or positive result obtained from an effort.
ganancia
Translation: winner
Translation: A person who has received an award or success.
ganador

Slang Meanings

Translation: When someone is very excited about something.
Translation: I'm in the mood to go to the party.
Estoy con ganas de salir a la fiesta.
Translation: When a person shows interest in someone.
Translation: I really want to get to know her better.
Tengo muchas ganas de conocerla mejor.