This is the 990th most frequent Portuguese word.
dando
"Dando" means "giving" in English.
The word 'dando' here is the gerund form of the verb 'dar', indicating an ongoing action of giving, in this case, knowledge (teaching).
Estou dando aula para os meus alunos.
I am teaching a class to my students.
The word 'dando' represents the act of offering or handing over gifts as a continuous action.
Ele está dando presentes para os convidados.
He is giving gifts to the guests.
In this sentence, 'dando' metaphorically signifies the act of putting effort or making a contribution to achieve a goal.