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gain in Portuguese

gain in Portuguese is ganho, ganhar — gain means to get or come to have something, especially something useful or valuable.

gain in Portuguese

ganho
noun
The act of gaining; acquisition.
ganhar
verb
(transitive) To acquire possession of.

What does "gain" mean?

  1. verb To get or come to have something, especially something useful or valuable.
    "By volunteering at the hospital, he hopes to gain confidence and new skills."
  2. verb To increase in weight, speed, value, or some other measurable quantity.
    "The cyclist gained speed as she flew down the long hill."
  3. verb To win or come out ahead in a contest or competition.
    "Our local side gained the title after a thrilling last match."
  4. noun An increase, improvement, or something acquired as a benefit.
    "Learning to cook was a real gain for the whole family."
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gain in a sentence

  • By volunteering at the hospital, he hopes to gain confidence and new skills.
  • She gained a lot of experience working abroad.
  • The cyclist gained speed as she flew down the long hill.
  • The plane began to gain altitude.

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What is "gain" in Portuguese?
"gain" in Portuguese is ganho, ganhar. gain means: To get or come to have something, especially something useful or valuable.
How do you use "gain" in a sentence?
Example: "By volunteering at the hospital, he hopes to gain confidence and new skills." In Portuguese, "gain" is ganho, ganhar.
Are there other ways to say "gain" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "gain": ganho, ganhar.
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