This is the 9597th most frequent Portuguese word.
contrariando
"Contrariando" means "opposing" or "going against."
In this sentence, 'contrariando' is used to indicate an action taken that opposes or goes against a certain viewpoint or expectation.
Ela tomou uma decisão contrariando a opinião da maioria.
She made a decision contrary to the opinion of the majority.
Here 'contrariando' is utilized to express an action or occurrence that defies or does not align with prior expectations or predictions.
Contrariando todas as expectativas, ele conseguiu vencer a competição.
Contrary to all expectations, he managed to win the competition.
In this case, 'contrariando' indicates that the subject's actions are in opposition to or disregarded the advice given by others.