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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

I won the day
Indicates that one has succeeded in a task or situation.
gané el día
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

Related Words

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

Slang Meanings

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.