ganar dinero
/ɡanaɾ dineɾo/from spelling rules
To make money in Spanish, you say ganar dinero.
The phrase is used to describe the act of making a profit. While English uses the verb 'make', Spanish uses the verb 'ganar' to express the same concept.
Meaning: make a profit (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the verb ganar, which literally means to win or to earn and the noun dinero, meaning money.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries like Mexico and Argentina, the informal phrase hacer plata may be used. In Spain, you can use the informal expressions ganar pasta or ganar pelas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡanaɾ dineɾo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying hacer dinero. While this is a literal translation of the English phrase, it is an error in Spanish. You should use ganar dinero instead.
Did you know?
- In many Latin American countries, the word plata for money literally translates to 'silver'.
- The informal Spanish term pelas refers to old Spanish pesetas and is still used as a slang word for money today.
- The word dinero likely evolved through the influence of the Byzantine Greek word dinárion, which also referred to a specific unit of currency.
Examples in context
- Hicieron de todo para ganar dinero.They did everything in order to make money.This sentence shows an example of using ganar dinero to describe working hard for money.Tatoeba #2173728 by Shishir, translation #306393 by CK
- Haría lo que fuera por ganar dinero.He would do whatever it takes to make money.This sentence shows an example of using ganar dinero to express a strong desire for profit.Tatoeba #2154641 by Shishir, translation #2154645 by Dreamk33
- Es una manera fácil de ganar dinero.It's an easy way to make money.This sentence shows an example of using ganar dinero to describe an easy method of earning.Tatoeba #3263506 by marcelostockle, translation #3084498 by YoungRobin
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Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are discussing a new business idea at a cafe.
- MateoQuiero ganar dinero con este proyecto.I want to make money with this project.
- ElenaEs una buena idea para ganar dinero.It is a good idea to make money.
- MateoEspero que ella nos ayude a ganar dinero.I hope she helps us make money.
- ElenaSeguro que ella sabe cómo ganar dinero.I am sure she knows how to make money.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dinero, ganar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
