A2 — Elementaryverb
guadagnare
to earn, to win, to gain
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
incassarericevereottenereconquistareprocurarsi
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
perderespenderesprecarepagaresborsare
Usage note
'Guadagnarsi' = to earn/deserve: 'si è guadagnato la fiducia' = he earned their trust. 'Incassare' = to cash in. 'Conquistare' = to win (trust, prize, hearts).
Example
"Guadagna circa tremila euro al mese con il suo lavoro da ingegnere."
"He earns about three thousand euros a month with his job as an engineer."
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