VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

ganar

to win

First introduced in Chapter 7chapter overview.

How to use this word

Verb

Use ganar where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see ganar after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.

Example sentences

Sin él, el equipo no puede ganar.Without him, the team can't win.
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FAQ

What does ganar mean in Spanish?
to win (introduced in Chapter 7 in Chapurra).
How do you use ganar in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is ganar in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 7. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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