ganamos
/gah-NAH-mos/
we win
Celebrating a shared victory, meaning 'we win'.
ganamos(Verb)
we win
?present tense, ongoing action
,we are winning
?present tense, continuous action
we won
?past tense, completed action
,we beat
?referring to an opponent
📝 In Action
¡Si jugamos bien, ganamos el partido!
A1If we play well, we win the match!
Ayer, ganamos el campeonato por un punto.
A2Yesterday, we won the championship by one point.
Aunque el marcador es bajo, todavía ganamos.
A1Even though the score is low, we are still winning.
💡 Grammar Points
Dual Meaning of Ganamos
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.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Tense
Mistake: "Using 'nosotros ganamos' when you mean 'we were winning' habitually in the past."
Correction: For habitual past actions ('we used to win'), use the imperfect form: 'ganábamos'. 'Ganamos' only means 'we won' (a specific, completed event).
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
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.
Receiving our regular income, meaning 'we earn'.
ganamos(Verb)
we earn
?regular income
,we make (money)
?salary or profit
we earned
?past income
📝 In Action
Ganamos suficiente para pagar la renta este mes.
A2We earn enough to pay the rent this month.
El año pasado, ganamos más dinero que nunca.
B1Last year, we earned more money than ever.
Si vendemos más productos, ganamos una comisión.
A2If we sell more products, we earn a commission.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use 'Ganar' for Income
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.
We achieve an advantage through progress, meaning 'we gain'.
ganamos(Verb)
we gain
?acquiring an advantage or time
we acquire
?reputation or experience
,we save (time)
?gaining time back
📝 In Action
Con esta nueva ruta, ganamos media hora de viaje.
B1With this new route, we gain half an hour of travel time.
Ganamos mucho conocimiento al leer ese libro.
B2We gain a lot of knowledge by reading that book.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ganamos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence MUST refer to a completed action in the past?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'ganamos' means 'we win' or 'we won'?
Since 'ganamos' is the same for the Present ('we win') and the Preterite ('we won'), you must look for time clues in the sentence. Words like 'hoy' (today) or 'ahora' (now) suggest the present, while words like 'ayer' (yesterday) or 'la semana pasada' (last week) suggest the past.
Can I use 'ganamos' to talk about winning against an opponent?
Yes, absolutely. In Spanish, 'ganar' often means 'to defeat' when followed by the opponent: 'Ganamos a los campeones' (We beat the champions).