This is the 9386th most frequent Portuguese word.
colando
"Colando" means "gluing" or "cheating" (in the context of exams).
In this sentence, 'colando' means 'cheating,' specifically referring to the dishonest action of copying answers during an exam.
Ele está colando na prova porque não estudou.
He is cheating on the test because he didn't study.
Here, 'colando' means 'sticking' or 'gluing,' referring to the physical act of attaching one surface to another using adhesive.
Ela está colando o adesivo na parede com cuidado.
She is sticking the sticker onto the wall carefully.
In this sentence, 'colando' also means 'gluing,' but it emphasizes the act of joining pages to form a complete structure, implying use of adhesive.