This is the 3870th most frequent Portuguese word.
dirigindo
"Dirigindo" means "driving" in English.
Here, "dirigindo" metaphorically means directing or aiming, showing a figurative use involving communication or actions.
Ela ficou nervosa e começou a falar dirigindo suas críticas a mim.
She became nervous and started speaking, directing her criticisms at me.
In this instance, "dirigindo" signifies the allocation or steering of efforts or resources, showcasing its flexible application beyond physical driving.
Estamos dirigindo nossos esforços para resolver esse problema.
We are directing our efforts to solve this problem.
In this sentence, "dirigindo" is used in its literal meaning of operating a vehicle, specifically driving.