ganaron
“ganaron” means “they won” in Spanish (referring to a competition or game).
they won, you all won
Also: they earned, they gained
📝 In Action
Ellos ganaron el partido por tres puntos.
A2They won the game by three points.
Ustedes ganaron la lotería, ¡felicidades!
A2You all won the lottery, congratulations!
Mis tíos ganaron mucho dinero el año pasado.
B1My aunt and uncle earned a lot of money last year.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: ganaron
Question 1 of 1
If your friends tell you 'Ganaron el premio', what happened?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from a Germanic/Gothic word meaning 'to covet' or 'strive for', which passed into Spanish as a way to describe successfully obtaining something through effort.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'ganaron' ever mean 'we won'?
No, 'we won' is 'ganamos'. 'Ganaron' only refers to 'them' or 'you all'.
Is 'ganaron' used in Spain?
Yes, but in Spain it usually only means 'they won'. To say 'you all won' in Spain, people usually say 'ganasteis'.