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• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de obtener dinero o algo valioso a cambio de trabajo, esfuerzo o servicios prestados; también puede significar merecer una recompensa o un resultado.

A verb used to indicate the act of receiving money or something of value in return for work, effort, or services rendered.

1. Receive money for workA1formal

   To receive money in return for work or services.

   ganar dinero por trabajo

   • She earns a good salary as a teacher.
   • He earned $50 for mowing the lawn.
   • They earn their living by farming.

   Sinónimosbring incleargainmakenetobtainsecuretake home

2. Deserve or gainA2formal

   To gain something as a result of one's efforts or behavior.

   Ganar o merecer

   • He earned the respect of his colleagues through hard work.
   • She earned a reputation for being reliable.
   • The team earned a place in the finals.

   Sinónimosacquireattaindeservegainmeritobtainprocuresecurewin

   Antónimosforfeitlose

3. Generate profitB1formal

   To produce a profit or financial return.

   generar ganancias

   • The investment earned a 10% return.
   • The company earned millions last quarter.
   • His savings account earns interest every month.

   Sinónimosbring ingeneratenetproducereturnyield

   Antónimoslosespendsquander