ganhar

Senses

1. 1.

   to win

   to emerge victorious in a contest, game, or competition

2. 2.

   to earn

   to receive money in exchange for work or effort

3. 3.

   to gain

   to obtain or acquire something as a benefit or profit

4. 4.

   to get

   to receive or obtain something, often as a gift or reward

Examples

• "Meu time ganhou o jogo ontem."

  My team won the game yesterday.

• "Ela ganha bem como médica."

  She earns well as a doctor.

• "Você vai ganhar experiência neste projeto."

  You will gain experience on this project.

Usage

One of the most common Brazilian Portuguese verbs. "Ganhar" can also be used with time expressions (e.g., *ganhar tempo* = "to buy time") and is often paired with prepositions (*ganhar de* = "to beat", *ganhar em* = "to win/gain in"). Common collocations include *ganhar dinheiro* (earn money), *ganhar a vida* (make a living), and *ganhar o dia* (have a good day).