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    Ganaba (en. Won)

    /ɡaˈna.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To receive benefits or rewards in exchange for effort or work.
    When I worked in the office, I earned a good salary.
    Cuando trabajaba en la oficina, ganaba un buen salario.
    Victory in a competition or contest.
    The team won every match last season.
    El equipo ganaba cada partido en la temporada pasada.
    To gain someone's approval or favor.
    If you want them to help you, you must gain the trust of your teammates.
    Si quieres que te ayuden, debes ganar la confianza de tus compañeros.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ganare', which means to obtain or receive.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gained ground
    He was improving his position or influence.
    ganaba terreno
    bought time
    He was delaying an action to gain more time.
    ganaba tiempo

    Related Words

    to win
    To obtain something in exchange for effort.
    ganar
    winner
    A person who achieves victory in a competition.
    ganador
    gain
    Benefit that is obtained.
    ganancia

    Slang Meanings

    To succeed quickly.
    That business not only sells, it's winning big!
    Ese negocio no solo vende, ¡está ganando a lo grande!
    To achieve what one desires.
    With that project, you really won in every sense.
    Con ese proyecto, realmente ganaste en todos los sentidos.