para ganar

to win

to earn

para ganar(pah-rah gah-nahr)

phrase

1. (to obtain)

a. to win

Hay que apostar mucho para ganar a lo grande.

You have to bet big in order to win big.

2. (to receive in payment)

a. to earn

Trabajé duro para ganar el dinero que tengo. No lo voy a malgastar.

I worked hard to earn the money I have. I won't squander it.

b. to make

¿Qué tengo que hacer para ganar por lo menos cien mil dólares?

What do I have to do to make at least six figures?

3. (to defeat)

a. to beat

Voy a entrenar todos los días para vencer a mi oponente.

I'm going to train every day to beat my opponent.