This is the 11113th most frequent Portuguese word.
ligando
"Ligando" means "calling" or "connecting" in English, depending on context.
In this context, 'ligando' refers to the act of making a telephone call.
Estou ligando para você agora.
I am calling you now.
Here, 'ligando' means to switch on or activate an electronic device.
O técnico está ligando o computador.
The technician is turning on the computer.
In this example, 'ligando' implies connecting or associating related items or ideas.