noun/verbpl: N/A (already plural as noun)
ganhos
1. Plural of gain; increases in amount, value, or advantage; profits or benefits obtained
The company reported significant gains in the third quarter.
A empresa relatou ganhos significativos no terceiro trimestre.
2. Increases in physical muscle mass or strength, especially from exercise
He made impressive gains at the gym this year.
Ele fez ganhos impressionantes na academia este ano.
3. Third person singular present tense of the verb 'gain'; to obtain or acquire something
She gains confidence with every successful presentation.
Ela ganha confiança a cada apresentação bem-sucedida.
4. Advantages or improvements achieved over time
The team's gains in performance were evident throughout the season.
Os ganhos do time em desempenho foram evidentes durante toda a temporada.
In American fitness culture, 'gains' has become a colloquial term widely used to describe muscle development and physical improvement from weight training. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'ganhos' is used similarly in fitness contexts but is more formally employed in business and financial discussions. The term reflects contemporary gym culture and is frequently used in social media and casual conversation among fitness enthusiasts in both countries.
NYC Slang
gains (same usage in NYC, particularly in fitness culture: 'hit the gym for those gains')
Related Idioms & Phrases
ill-gotten gains - lucros obtidos desonestamente
capital gains - ganhos de capital
gains and losses - ganhos e perdas
make gains - fazer progressos/obter ganhos
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