This is the 5066th most frequent Portuguese word.
matando
"Killing" or "causing death."
Here, 'matando' is used metaphorically to mean solving two problems simultaneously while using minimal resources.
Estou matando dois coelhos com uma cajadada só.
I'm killing two birds with one stone.
In this context, 'matando' refers to skipping or evading responsibilities deliberately.
Ele está matando aula hoje para ir ao cinema.
He is skipping class today to go to the cinema.
Here, 'matando' is used in its literal sense to indicate causing the death of another living being.