confirmando

[kõ.fir.ˈmɐ̃.du]
verb
confirming
1. Present participle of 'confirmar'; the act of verifying, validating, or establishing the truth of something
I am confirming your appointment for tomorrow at 2 PM.
Estou confirmando seu compromisso para amanhã às 14h.
2. Assenting to or ratifying a previous statement, agreement, or decision
She is confirming what was discussed in the previous meeting.
Ela está confirmando o que foi discutido na reunião anterior.
3. In religious context, administering or receiving the sacrament of confirmation
The bishop is confirming the young parishioners.
O bispo está confirmando os jovens paroquianos.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'confirmando' is widely used in professional communication, especially via email and messaging apps. It's commonly seen in phrases like 'confirmando sua presença' (confirming your attendance) in event invitations. In religious contexts, particularly in Catholic communities, the sacrament of confirmation (confirmação) is an important rite of passage, making 'confirmando' relevant in spiritual discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
verificandovalidandoratificandocorroborandoasseverando
Antonyms / Antônimos
negandodesmentindorefutandocancelando

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
confirmando
standard usage in business, administrative, and everyday contexts
Rio de Janeiro
confirmando
common in formal and casual speech
São Paulo
confirmando
frequently used in business correspondence and meetings
Portugal
confirmando
identical usage; standard European Portuguese form

Related Words

confirmaçãoconfirmadoconfirmarconfirmável

Related Idioms & Phrases

confirmando o recebido - acknowledging receipt
confirmando presença - confirming attendance
confirmando suspeitas - confirming suspicions
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →