This is the 6724th most frequent Portuguese word.
ganhasse
The Portuguese word "ganhasse" is the imperfect subjunctive form of the verb "ganhar," meaning "won" or "would win" in conditional or hypothetical contexts.
In this context, 'ganhasse' is used in the subjunctive imperfect tense to express a hypothetical situation.
Se eu ganhasse na loteria, compraria uma casa.
If I won the lottery, I would buy a house.
Here, 'ganhasse' is utilized in a wishful context, expressing the speaker's desire for someone to win, also in the imperfect subjunctive mood.
Eu queria que ele ganhasse o prêmio pelo esforço.
I wanted him to win the prize for his effort.
In this statement, 'ganhasse' indicates an action deemed necessary or influential in a past subjunctive framework, reflecting importance in hypothetical or suggested scenarios.