The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Ganar is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example Gana el premio. (Win the prize.)

Ganar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in this tense follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Ganar (to win) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Ganar generally means to win or earn, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To win: This is the most common meaning, referring to being victorious in a competition or game. For example, ¡Gana este partido! (Win this match!)

To earn: It can also mean to obtain money or income through work or effort. For example, ¡Gana mucho dinero! (Earn a lot of money!)

To gain: In some contexts, it can mean to acquire or obtain something desirable. For example, ¡Gana experiencia! (Gain experience!)

To outdo: In a more figurative sense, it can mean to surpass or outperform someone. For example, ¡Gáname en esa carrera! (Outdo me in that race!)

To convince (colloquial): In informal speech, it can mean to persuade or convince someone, often with effort. For example, ¡Gáname con tus argumentos! (Convince me with your arguments!)

Examples

Examples of Ganar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Gana este partido! (Win this match!)

Equipo, ganemos esta competencia con trabajo en equipo. (Team, let’s win this competition through teamwork.)

Chicos, ganad confianza en vosotros mismos. (Kids, gain confidence in yourselves.)

Estudiantes, ganen experiencia haciendo prácticas. (Students, gain experience by doing internships.)

¡Gana este reto y demuestra tu valía! (Win this challenge and prove your worth!)

Equipo, ganemos esta batalla con perseverancia. (Team, let’s win this battle through perseverance.)

Jóvenes, ganad sabiduría aprendiendo de los mayores. (Young people, gain wisdom by learning from your elders.)

Amigos, ganen nuevas perspectivas viajando al extranjero. (Friends, gain new perspectives by traveling abroad.)

¡Gana esta carrera y demuestra tu fuerza! (Win this race and show your strength!)

Familia, ganemos esta lucha contra la adversidad. (Family, let’s win this struggle against adversity.)

Colegas, ganad reconocimiento con vuestro arduo trabajo. (Colleagues, gain recognition through your hard work.)

Amigos, ganen nuevas conexiones en eventos sociales. (Friends, gain new connections at social events.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Ganar (to win) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.