This is the 12461st most frequent Portuguese word.
subindo
"Subindo" means "going up" or "ascending."
Here, 'subindo' describes the action of moving upward, specifically climbing stairs.
Estou subindo a escada para o segundo andar.
I am climbing the stairs to the second floor.
In this sentence, 'subindo' is used metaphorically to indicate an increase in temperature.
A temperatura está subindo rapidamente nesta tarde.
The temperature is rising quickly this afternoon.
'Subindo' in this context refers to the movement of smoke upwards towards the sky.