No. 2,042 in Portuguese
contando
"Contando" in English means "counting" or "telling."
In a sentence
Estou contando os dias para o fim de semana.
I'm counting the days until the weekend.
Here, 'contando' means 'counting,' which involves enumerating or measuring time progression.
Ele estava contando uma história interessante.
He was telling an interesting story.
In this context, 'contando' means 'telling,' as in narrating or describing a tale or series of events.
Ela está contando com a ajuda dos amigos para organizar a festa.
She is relying on her friends' help to organize the party.
Here, 'contando com' means 'relying on,' which indicates depending on someone's assistance or support.
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