This is the 592nd most frequent Portuguese word.
passando
"Passando" means "passing" in English.
In this sentence, 'passando' is used as the present participle of 'passar', indicating the ongoing action of moving along the street.
Estou passando pela rua agora.
I am walking down the street now.
Here, 'passando' is used in the context of spending time, illustrating a different meaning of the verb 'passar'.
Estávamos passando o tempo juntos naquele dia.
We were spending time together that day.
In this case, 'passando' denotes the act of transferring or handing something from one place to another.