This is the 9861st most frequent Portuguese word.
descontando
"Descontando" means "deducting" or "subtracting" in English.
Used metaphorically to indicate the passage or diminishment of time.
O tempo está descontando rapidamente.
Time is passing quickly.
Used to imply venting or expressing emotions usually involving frustration.
Ele estava descontando suas emoções nos amigos.
He was venting his emotions on his friends.
Used in the context of subtracting or removing an amount.