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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.
    "She gained a lot of experience working abroad."
  2. verb To increase in weight, speed, value, or some other measurable quantity.
    "The plane began to gain altitude."
  3. verb To win or come out ahead in a contest or competition.
    "The team gained a narrow victory in the final minute."
  4. noun An increase, improvement, or something acquired as a benefit.
    "The company reported strong gains last quarter."
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gain in a sentence

  • She gained a lot of experience working abroad.
  • He gained the trust of his colleagues over time.
  • The plane began to gain altitude.
  • He gained a few pounds over the holidays.

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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: "She gained a lot of experience working abroad." 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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