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    Ganaban (en. Won)

    /ɡaˈnaβan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To obtain a benefit, salary, or victory.
    They earned extra money by working additional hours.
    Ellos ganaban dinero extra trabajando horas adicionales.
    To receive an award or recognition.
    The soccer team won every championship it participated in.
    El equipo de fútbol ganaba cada campeonato en el que participaba.
    To succeed in some competition or situation.
    During the last season, they won all the matches.
    Durante la temporada pasada, ellos ganaban todos los partidos.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to earn a living
    To obtain the means to live.
    ganar pan
    to buy time
    To take advantage of a moment to avoid waste.
    ganar tiempo
    to earn a living
    To earn income to sustain oneself.
    ganar la vida

    Related Words

    to win
    To obtain something desired or deserved.
    ganar
    profit
    Benefit or utility obtained in a business.
    ganancia
    winner
    A person who has achieved something or triumphed.
    ganador

    Slang Meanings

    To win easily or without effort.
    That job was easy; they just kept winning!
    Ese trabajo era fácil, ¡solo ganaban y ganaban!
    To receive a lot of money.
    In that contract, they earned a ton.
    En ese contrato, ganaban a montones.