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contando com

[kõ̃ˈtɐ̃du ˈkõ]
verb phrase
counting on, relying on, depending on
1. to depend on someone or something; to rely on
I'm counting on you to finish the project on time.
Estou contando com você para terminar o projeto no prazo.
2. to include something in a calculation or plan
Are you counting on the bonus money for your vacation?
Você está contando com o dinheiro do bônus para suas férias?
3. to expect or anticipate something
We're counting on good weather for the outdoor event.
Estamos contando com bom tempo para o evento ao ar livre.
Synonyms
confiando emdependendo deesperandoapostando em
Antonyms
desconfiando deduvidando dedesconsiderando

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contando com
most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
contando com
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
contando com
standard usage
Portugal
contando com
standard usage, equivalent European Portuguese

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