verb (gerund/present participle)
parasitando
1. The act of living on or within a host organism and benefiting at the host's expense
The mosquito is parasiting the human host by feeding on blood.
O mosquito está parasitando o hospedeiro humano alimentando-se de sangue.
2. To exploit someone or something for personal gain without offering anything in return
He accused his brother of parasiting off their parents' wealth.
Ele acusou seu irmão de estar parasitando a riqueza de seus pais.
3. Behaving as a parasite; obtaining sustenance from another without contributing
The company was parasiting the local economy without creating real jobs.
A empresa estava parasitando a economia local sem criar empregos reais.
In Brazilian and Portuguese cultures, the concept of 'parasiting' is generally used to describe unethical behavior, whether biological or social. It carries negative connotations and is often used to criticize those who exploit social welfare systems or depend entirely on family wealth without contribution. The term is common in both scientific discussions and social criticism.
NYC Slang
freeloading, mooching, living off someone
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