This is the 2042nd most frequent Portuguese word.
contando
"Contando" in English means "counting" or "telling."
Here, 'contando' means 'counting,' which involves enumerating or measuring time progression.
Estou contando os dias para o fim de semana.
I'm counting the days until the weekend.
In this context, 'contando' means 'telling,' as in narrating or describing a tale or series of events.
Ele estava contando uma história interessante.
He was telling an interesting story.
Here, 'contando com' means 'relying on,' which indicates depending on someone's assistance or support.