alterando

[al-te-RAN-do]
verb (gerund/present participle)
altering, changing, modifying
1. present participle of 'alterar' - in the process of changing, modifying, or making different
He is altering the document to include new information.
Ele está alterando o documento para incluir novas informações.
2. causing disturbance or agitation to someone's emotional state
The news was altering her peace of mind.
A notícia estava alterando sua paz de espírito.
3. modifying the original state or condition of something
They are altering the route due to construction.
Eles estão alterando o trajeto por causa da obra.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'alterando' is commonly used in everyday conversation and formal contexts. The gerund form is particularly prevalent in news media, instructions, and descriptive narratives. It reflects the dynamic nature of Portuguese communication style.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mudandomodificandotransformandovariandodescaracterizando
Antonyms / Antônimos
mantendopreservandoconservandoestabilizando

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alterando
standard usage across all regions
Rio de Janeiro
alterando
common in both formal and informal speech
São Paulo
alterando
frequently used in business and technical contexts
Portugal
alterando
equivalent usage, though 'a alterar' construction is also common

Related Words

alteraralteraçãoalteradoalterávelalterador

Related Idioms & Phrases

alterando os ânimos - stirring up emotions
alterando a paisagem - changing the landscape
alterando a ordem - disrupting the order
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