ganar
win
gain
to obtain, win
+
-ar
verb suffix
Ganar means to win and can be remembered as gain0 (meaning to obtain or win0) + -ar1 (verb suffix1).
verb
  1. win
    To win or be victorious
    Espero ganar la competencia. // I hope to win the competition.
  2. earn
    To earn money or profit
    Trabaja duro para ganar dinero. // He works hard to earn money.