Ganarnos (en. Win us over)

/ɡaˈnaɾ.nos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To achieve (something) through effort or work.

Teamwork will help us earn the client's trust.

El trabajo en equipo nos ayudará a ganarnos la confianza del cliente.

To receive recognition or merit for performance.

If we continue like this, we will earn the respect of our colleagues.

Si continuamos así, nos ganaremos el respeto de nuestros compañeros.

To obtain a prize or rewards.

With his performance, he managed to win first place in the contest.

Con su actuación, logró ganarse el primer lugar en el concurso.

It derives from the verb 'ganar', from Latin 'ganare'.

to earn a living

To obtain the necessary resources to live.

ganarnos la vida

to win someone's affection

To gain the affection or esteem of someone.

ganarnos el cariño

to earn it through hard work

To achieve something with constant effort.

ganarnos a pulso

win

To achieve something, especially in competitions.

ganar

reward

Benefit or prize obtained through effort.

recompensa

merit

Quality of being worthy of recognition.

mérito

To achieve something cleverly or ingeniously.

That idea might earn you some good points.

Esa idea te puede ganarte unos buenos puntos.

To gain social approval.

If you behave well, you will win the group's sympathy.

Si te comportas bien, te vas a ganar la simpatía del grupo.