This is the 8569th most frequent Portuguese word.
acariciando
"Caressing" or "stroking."
The word 'acariciando' is used in the context of touching gently with affection, referring to the act of stroking or petting.
Ele está acariciando o cachorro com cuidado.
He is gently stroking the dog.
Here, 'acariciando' is used metaphorically to describe the action of touching or gliding softly over an object.
Ela estava acariciando a superfície da mesa enquanto pensava.
She was stroking the surface of the table as she thought.
In this sentence, 'acariciando' reflects a comforting and tender gesture typically associated with showing love or care.