How to Say "earning" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “earning” is “ganando” — use this translation when referring to the act of acquiring money or income, typically through employment or business..
ganando
/gah-NAHN-doh//ɡaˈnando/
Examples
Mi hermana está ganando un buen sueldo en su nuevo puesto.
My sister is earning a good salary in her new position.
Mi hermano está ganando mucho dinero en su nuevo trabajo.
My brother is earning a lot of money in his new job.
¿Cuánto estás ganando por hora en ese restaurante?
How much are you making per hour at that restaurant?
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).
Using 'Ser' Instead of 'Estar'
Mistake: “Soy ganando”
Correction: Estoy ganando. Remember, continuous actions always use 'estar' because they are temporary states.
sacando
sah-KAHN-doh/saˈkando/
Examples
Los estudiantes están sacando dieces en el examen de matemáticas.
The students are getting tens on the math exam.
Él está sacando muy buenas notas este semestre.
He is getting very good grades this semester.
La empresa sigue sacando beneficios a pesar de la crisis.
The company continues getting/earning profits despite the crisis.
Estaban sacando el permiso de residencia cuando yo llegué.
They were obtaining the residency permit when I arrived.
Figurative 'Taking Out'
Think of this meaning as 'pulling out' a result from effort or a process. You pull the grade out of the test, or the profit out of the business.
Money vs. Grades
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