guanyar — meaning in English

English meaning

• earn verb To receive money in return for work done.
• win verb To come out on top in a contest, game, war, or competition.

Senses

guanyar is used for these senses in English:

• earn (transitive) To receive payment for work or for a role or position held (regardless of whether effort was applied or whether the remuneration is deserved or commensurate).
• earn (intransitive) To receive payment for work.
• win (transitive) To obtain (someone) by wooing; to make an ally or friend of (frequently with over).

earn — full definition

1. verb To receive money in return for work done.
2. verb To gain something, such as respect or a reputation, through effort or merit.

win — full definition

1. verb To come out on top in a contest, game, war, or competition.
2. verb To obtain something desirable through effort, skill, or luck.
3. verb To gain someone's trust, affection, or support, often "win over".
4. noun A single victory or successful result.

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