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ganando

gah-NAHN-dohɡaˈnando

earning

Also: making
VerbA1regular ar
A smiling character putting golden coins into a small, open wooden treasure chest.
infinitiveganar
gerundganando
past Participleganado

📝 In Action

Mi hermano está ganando mucho dinero en su nuevo trabajo.

A1

My brother is earning a lot of money in his new job.

¿Cuánto estás ganando por hora en ese restaurante?

A2

How much are you making per hour at that restaurant?

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cobrando (collecting/charging)
  • obteniendo (obtaining)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • ganando el pan – earning a living (literally: earning the bread)

winning

Also: beating
VerbA1regular ar
A cartoon athlete standing on the highest step of a simple three-tiered victory podium, raising a gold trophy.
infinitiveganar
gerundganando
past Participleganado

📝 In Action

¡Vamos ganando el partido! El marcador es 3 a 1.

A1

We are winning the game! The score is 3 to 1.

Aunque está perdiendo, el equipo sigue luchando y quizás termine ganando.

B1

Although they are losing, the team keeps fighting and might end up winning.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • triunfando (triumphing)
  • venciendo (defeating)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • seguir ganando – keep winning

gaining

Also: picking up
VerbB1regular ar
A simplified illustration showing one runner accelerating and pulling far ahead of a competitor on a track, clearly gaining ground.
infinitiveganar
gerundganando
past Participleganado

📝 In Action

El avión está ganando altitud rápidamente después del despegue.

B1

The plane is gaining altitude quickly after takeoff.

Ella está ganando confianza en sí misma con cada presentación.

B2

She is gaining self-confidence with every presentation.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • adquiriendo (acquiring)
  • obteniendo (obtaining)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • ganando terreno – gaining ground

Indicative

Present

yogano
túganas
él/ella/ustedgana
nosotrosganamos
vosotrosganáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesganan

Imperfect

yoganaba
túganabas
él/ella/ustedganaba
nosotrosganábamos
vosotrosganabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesganaban

Preterite

yogané
túganaste
él/ella/ustedganó
nosotrosganamos
vosotrosganasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesganaron

Subjunctive

Present Subjunctive

yogane
túganes
él/ella/ustedgane
nosotrosganemos
vosotrosganéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesganen

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoganara
túganaras
él/ella/ustedganara
nosotrosganáramos
vosotrosganarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesganaran
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Words that translate to "ganando" in Spanish:

beating→earning→gaining→making→picking up→winning→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: ganando

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'ganando' to mean 'earning money'?

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📚 Etymology▼

The verb 'ganar' comes from the Gothic word *'wanjan'* meaning 'to pasture' or 'to herd.' Over time, the meaning evolved from acquiring livestock or resources to the general sense of acquiring, winning, or earning wealth.

First recorded: Around the 11th century (as 'ganar')

Cognates (Related words)

French: gagnerPortuguese: ganhar

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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).