This is the 8484th most frequent Portuguese word.
win
The Portuguese word for "win" is "vencer" or "ganhar," meaning to achieve victory or gain something through effort.
In this sentence, 'ganhar' means 'win' in the context of a competitive game.
Eu quero ganhar o jogo.
I want to win the game.
Here, 'ganhou' refers to 'win' in the context of being randomly selected.
Ela ganhou o sorteio.
She won the raffle.
In this case, 'ganhar' is used to mean 'gain' or 'earn' experience, extending beyond pure competition contexts.