ganar
to win, to earn
To win or earn something — any time you come out ahead
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gain
to get or acquire
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-ar
verb suffix
Ganar means to win and sounds like the English word gain0. When you win something, you gain something.
ganar
to win
To come out on top in a competition, game, or contest.
Nuestro equipo ganó el partido por dos golesOur team won the match by two goals
¿Quién ganó las elecciones?Who won the election?
to earn, to make
To gain money in exchange for work.
Gana muy bien en su nuevo trabajoShe earns very well at her new job
¿Cuánto ganas al mes?How much do you make a month?
to beat
To gain the upper hand over an opponent — to beat them.
Le gané a mi hermano en ajedrezI beat my brother at chess
ganarse
to earn, to deserve
To gain something for yourself through your own effort or merit.
Se ganó el respeto de todos con su trabajoHe earned everyone's respect through his work
Te has ganado un descansoYou've earned a rest