ganando
/gah-NAHN-doh/
earning
Ganando can mean earning, like making money from work.
📝 In Action
Mi hermano está ganando mucho dinero en su nuevo trabajo.
A1My brother is earning a lot of money in his new job.
¿Cuánto estás ganando por hora en ese restaurante?
A2How much are you making per hour at that restaurant?
💡 Grammar Points
Forming Continuous Actions
"Ganando" is the continuous action form (gerund). You must use it with a form of the verb "estar" (to be) to show something is happening right now: "Estoy ganando" (I am earning).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Ser' Instead of 'Estar'
Mistake: "Soy ganando"
Correction: Estoy ganando. Remember, continuous actions always use 'estar' because they are temporary states.
⭐ Usage Tips
Money vs. Victory
In financial contexts, 'ganando' always means 'earning.' To ask about someone's salary, you can say: '¿Qué estás ganando?'
Ganando also means winning a game or competition.
📝 In Action
¡Vamos ganando el partido! El marcador es 3 a 1.
A1We are winning the game! The score is 3 to 1.
Aunque está perdiendo, el equipo sigue luchando y quizás termine ganando.
B1Although they are losing, the team keeps fighting and might end up winning.
💡 Grammar Points
Action in Progress
When you use "estar ganando," it emphasizes the action happening at that exact moment, like watching a sports match unfold live.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with 'Por'
You can mention the difference in score by saying 'ganando por dos puntos' (winning by two points).
Finally, ganando can mean gaining an advantage or increasing speed.
ganando(Verb)
gaining
?acquiring speed, weight, or advantage
picking up
?gaining speed (informal)
📝 In Action
El avión está ganando altitud rápidamente después del despegue.
B1The plane is gaining altitude quickly after takeoff.
Ella está ganando confianza en sí misma con cada presentación.
B2She is gaining self-confidence with every presentation.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing Gradual Change
When used for gaining things like weight, speed, or reputation, 'ganando' emphasizes the continuous, gradual process of that change over time.
⭐ Usage Tips
Figurative Use
You can use 'ganando' figuratively for non-physical things like respect, reputation, or time.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ganando
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'ganando' to mean 'earning money'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'ganando' and 'ganado'?
'Ganando' is the present continuous form (like 'earning' or 'winning'), used with 'estar.' 'Ganado' is the past participle (like 'earned' or 'won'), used with 'haber' to form perfect tenses (e.g., 'he ganado' - I have won/earned).
How do I say 'I am winning' using 'ganando'?
You must combine it with the verb 'estar.' You would say: 'Estoy ganando' (I am winning/I am earning).