desligando

This is the 9901st most frequent Portuguese word.


desligando

"Desligando" means "turning off" or "disconnecting."


The word 'desligando' is the present participle of the verb 'desligar', used here to indicate the action of shutting down or turning off an electronic device.

Estou desligando o computador agora.

I am turning off the computer now.


In this context, 'desligando' refers to the action of ending a telephone call.

Ele está desligando a chamada porque precisa sair.

He is ending the call because he needs to leave.


Here, 'desligando' is used metaphorically to express the idea of mentally disengaging or taking a break from concerns.

Estamos nos desligando de nossas preocupações e relaxando.

We are disconnecting from our worries and relaxing.