Confusing Tense

This single form, 'ganamos', is used both for the present ('we win/are winning') and the simple past ('we won'). You must rely on context words like 'ayer' (yesterday) or 'ahora' (now) to know which time period is meant.

Dual Meaning of Ganamos

To clarify that you mean 'we won' (past), always include a time marker: 'Ganamos ayer' (We won yesterday). If you mean 'we win' (present), the context usually makes it clear.

Context is Key

Extremely common when talking about success in games, sports, or competitions.

Unlike English, where you might say 'make money,' Spanish almost always uses 'ganar' when referring to how much money you receive as income or profit.

Use 'Ganar' for Income

Very common when discussing income, salary, or financial earnings.

Common in the context of acquiring something non-material or abstract, like time or prestige.

Comprehensive guide to 'ganamos,' the first-person plural conjugation of 'ganar.' Learn its dual meaning (present 'we win' and preterite 'we won'), plus its uses for earning money and gaining abstract concepts like time.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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