Gano (en. Won)

/'gano/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To obtain a reward or benefit.

I earn money when I work overtime.

Gano dinero cuando trabajo horas extras.

To defeat an opponent in a competition.

I won the game thanks to a goal in the last minute.

Gano el partido gracias a un gol en el último minuto.

To ensure or obtain something desired.

I gain confidence by presenting my projects.

Gano confianza al presentar mis proyectos.

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

to buy time

To obtain an additional period to do something.

ganar tiempo

to earn a living

To earn a living through work.

ganar la vida

I won the day

Indicates that one has succeeded in a task or situation.

gané el día

winner

A person who has achieved a triumph or success.

ganador

profit

Profit obtained as a result of an activity.

ganancia

to gain ground

To increase influence or control in a situation.

ganar terreno

I earn a lot of money

In this business, I earn a lot of money.

En este negocio, gano mucha plata.

I earn a ton

It’s a successful project; I definitely earn a ton.

Es un proyecto exitoso, sin duda gano un monton.