gañar

Gañar is a Spanish verb that translates to "to win" in English. It is a common and versatile verb used in various contexts, including games, competitions, arguments, and financial transactions. For example, one might ganar un partido (win a game) or ganar la lotería (win the lottery). The verb can also refer to earning money, such as ganar dinero trabajando (earning money by working).

The conjugation of ganar follows the regular pattern for -ar verbs in Spanish. The present tense indicative forms are gano, ganas, gana, ganamos, ganáis, and ganan. The preterite tense forms are gané, ganaste, ganó, ganamos, ganasteis, and ganaron. Other tenses and moods also follow standard conjugations.

Beyond its literal meaning of winning, ganar can also imply achieving something through effort or merit. For instance, one might say "se ganó mi respeto" (he earned my respect), indicating that respect was achieved through actions rather than being given freely. The verb's flexibility allows it to express a range of outcomes, from outright victory to the gradual acquisition of something desirable. Its common usage makes it a fundamental part of everyday Spanish conversation.