earn

[/ɜːrn/]

verb

ganhar

1. to receive money as payment for work or services

She earns a good salary as a doctor.

Ela ganha um bom salário como médica.

2. to gain or obtain something through effort or merit

He earned the respect of his colleagues.

Ele conquistou o respeito dos seus colegas.

3. to generate as profit or interest

The investment earns 5% interest annually.

O investimento rende 5% de juros anualmente.

NYC Slang

make bank, get paid

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ganhar

most common usage for wages and income

General Brazilian

render

used for financial returns or interest

Portugal

ganhar

standard usage across contexts

Portugal

auferir

formal usage for receiving income

earn one's stripes - demonstrar competência ou experiência

earn one's keep - justificar o valor que se recebe

earn a living - ganhar a vida, trabalhar para se sustentar

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