This is the 10614th most frequent Portuguese word.
furando
"Furando" means "piercing" or "drilling."
The word 'furando' is used here as a verb in the gerund form, meaning 'drilling' or 'piercing', specifically referring to the physical act of creating a hole in the wall.
Estou furando a parede para pendurar um quadro.
I am drilling the wall to hang a picture.
In this context, 'furando' metaphorically means 'bypassing' or 'breaking through', showing how the verb can be abstract and refer to actions of circumventing or altering processes.
Ele está furando um esquema para tentar ganhar vantagem.
He is bypassing a scheme in an attempt to gain advantage.
Here, 'furando' implies moving ahead in a queue without following the order, and demonstrates its informal use in everyday situations.