Also means
to gain
Usage Note
Guadagnare uses avere in compound tenses. It covers both monetary earning (guadagnare uno stipendio) and broader gain (guadagnare tempo = to gain time). The derived noun is il guadagno (earnings, profit). Do not confuse with vincere (to win): you guadagni a salary but vinci a prize.
Examples
"Lavora molto per guadagnare abbastanza."
Natural Translation
She works a lot to earn enough.
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