earn in Portuguese
earn in Portuguese is ganhar, auferir, merecer — earn means to receive money in return for work done.
earn in Portuguese
ganhar
(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).
auferir
(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).
merecer
(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).
receber
(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).
receber
(intransitive) To receive payment for work.
What does "earn" mean?
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verb To receive money in return for work done.
"Now that you are earning, you can start paying me rent."
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verb To gain something, such as respect or a reputation, through effort or merit.
"With their hard work and dedication, they earned respect and a seat at the table."
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earn in a sentence
- Now that you are earning, you can start paying me rent.
- She earns a good salary as a software engineer.
- With their hard work and dedication, they earned respect and a seat at the table.
- He earned the team's trust after years of reliable work.
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What is "earn" in Portuguese?
"earn" in Portuguese is ganhar, auferir, merecer. earn means: To receive money in return for work done.
How do you use "earn" in a sentence?
Example: "She earns a good salary as a software engineer." In Portuguese, "earn" is ganhar, auferir, merecer.
Are there other ways to say "earn" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "earn": ganhar, auferir, merecer, receber.
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