How to Say "gain" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “gain” is “gane” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Espero que mi equipo gane el campeonato.
I hope that my team wins the championship.
Quiero que usted gane un buen salario en su nuevo trabajo.
I want you (formal) to earn a good salary in your new job.
Si no hay dudas, gane la carrera con confianza.
If there are no doubts, win the race with confidence. (Formal command)
Subjunctive Mood
'Gane' is the special verb form (subjunctive) used after expressions of desire, hope, or emotion, like 'Espero que...' (I hope that...).
Formal Commands
When giving a respectful command to an adult (using 'usted'), you use this form: 'Gane la partida' (Win the game).
Using the wrong mood
Mistake: “Using the normal form: 'Espero que mi equipo *gana*.'”
Correction: You must use the special form for wishes: 'Espero que mi equipo *gane*.' (The verb changes form because it follows a desire.)
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