This is the 11501st most frequent Portuguese word.
optando
"Optando" means "choosing" or "opting."
The word 'optando' is used here as a form of the verb 'optar', meaning 'to choose'. In this sentence, it denotes the action of making a decision among options.
Ela está optando pelo curso noturno para encaixar melhor na sua agenda.
She is choosing the evening course to better fit her schedule.
Here, 'optando' again represents the process of choosing or deciding with a focus on health among possible alternatives. It shows a reason for the subsequent action.
Optando pela saúde, ele decidiu seguir uma dieta equilibrada.
Choosing health, he decided to follow a balanced diet.
In this example, 'optando' implies the act of selecting among available options to achieve a specific goal or outcome.