ganaremos
/ɡanaɾemos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "we will win" is translated into Spanish as ganaremos.
ganaremos is used to express a statement of confidence that a victory will occur in the future.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the verb stem ganar (to win) and the suffix -emos, which indicates the first-person plural future tense.
Which one should you use?
While ganaremos is a direct way to state the future, the phrase vamos a ganar is a common alternative used to express the same future certainty using the periphrastic future construction.
How does it change in a sentence?
ganaremos is the first-person plural future indicative of the verb ganar.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡanaɾemos/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, the phrase ganar el tiempo describes a tactic of stalling or wasting time to delay a result.
- The word ganar is used not only for victory but also to describe earning a salary or making a profit in business.
- While ganaremos is grammatically perfect, in certain Latin American dialects, speakers might use the present tense ganamos to express a future certainty. This makes the upcoming victory feel like an established, present reality.
Examples in context
- Hemos perdido una batalla, pero ganaremos la guerra.We have lost a battle, but we will win the war.This sentence is useful for showing how to express a single defeat followed by a prediction of future victory using ganaremos.Tatoeba #1750576 by wallebot, translation #1753666 by Shishir
- Ganaremos las elecciones presidenciales.We will win the presidential elections.
- Vamos a ganar la batalla contra la enfermedad.We are going to win the battle against the disease.
- Chicos, ¡vamos a ganar esta competencia juntos!Guys, we are going to win this competition together!
- Ganaremos la copa.We will win the cup.
- Si entrenamos duro, ganaremos el torneo.If we train hard, we will win the tournament.
- No te preocupes, nosotros ganaremos el partido.Don't worry, we will win the game.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their upcoming soccer match.
- SofíaEl otro equipo es muy fuerte, Alejandro.The other team is very strong, Alejandro.
- AlejandroLo sé, pero nosotros ganaremos.I know, but we will win.
- SofíaConfío en tu talento, eres un gran capitán.I trust your talent, you are a great captain.
- AlejandroGracias, Sofía, daremos lo mejor de nosotros.Thanks, Sofia, we will give our best.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
