This is the 8638th most frequent Portuguese word.
adotando
"Adotando" means "adopting."
In this case, 'adotando' refers to the act of adopting measures or steps, showing 'adotar' used in a broader sense.
Estamos pensando em adotar um gato e estamos adotando todas as providências necessárias.
We are thinking of adopting a cat, and we are taking all the necessary measures.
Here, 'adotando' introduces a gerund clause that explains the manner in which the subject achieved success.
Adotando uma postura positiva, ele conseguiu resolver o problema facilmente.
By adopting a positive attitude, he was able to solve the problem easily.
Here, 'adotando' serves as the progressive ing-form of the verb 'adotar', indicating the action of 'adopting' being carried out currently.