ganancias
“ganancias” means “profits” in Spanish (money left over after expenses).
profits, earnings
Also: gains, revenue
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Las ganancias de la empresa superaron las expectativas este trimestre.
B2The company's profits exceeded expectations this quarter.
¿Cuáles son tus ganancias mensuales después de impuestos?
B1What are your monthly earnings after taxes?
La venta de la casa generó unas ganancias inesperadas.
B1The sale of the house generated some unexpected gains (or profits).
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Quick Quiz: ganancias
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'ganancias' in a financial context?
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Comes from the verb 'ganar' (to earn/to win), which has roots in the ancient Germanic word *waidanjan* (meaning 'to graze' or 'to procure food'). Over time, the meaning shifted from acquiring resources to acquiring money.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 'ganancias' is plural, how do I say 'a single profit'?
While the singular form 'ganancia' exists and means 'a gain' or 'a benefit,' when talking about the total money earned from a business or investment, Spanish speakers overwhelmingly prefer the plural 'las ganancias.' Think of it as 'the total collection of gains.'