This is the 10595th most frequent Portuguese word.
frustrando
"Frustrando" means "frustrating" or "thwarting."
In this sentence, 'frustrando' is the present continuous tense of the verb 'frustrar,' which refers to the act of obstructing or undermining plans or intentions.
Ele estava frustrando os planos de seus adversários.
He was frustrating the plans of his opponents.
Here, 'frustrando' describes the action causing disappointment or unfulfillment of the expectations held by the group.
A decisão judicial acabou frustrando as expectativas do grupo.
The court ruling ultimately frustrated the group's expectations.
In this sentence, 'frustrando' indicates the repeated disruption or prevention of successful actions, specifically attempts to make telephone calls.