assumindo

Assumindo is the gerund form of the Portuguese verb assumir, meaning to take on, to undertake, or to accept responsibility. As a participle, it is used to express ongoing action, as well as to introduce clauses that rely on a condition or supposition, such as “assumindo que…” meaning “assuming that...”.

Etymology and meaning: Assumir derives from Latin assumere, formed from ad- “toward” and sumere “to take.” The gerund assumindo has been part of the language to indicate ongoing or conditional action, and it is widely used in both Brazilian and European Portuguese.

Grammar and usage: In progressive or continuous sense, assumindo commonly appears with auxiliary verbs in contemporary speech and writing, for example “Estou assumindo novas responsabilidades.” It can also precede a subordinate clause to present a hypothesis: “Assumindo que os dados são corretos…” It frequently collocates with nouns and phrases related to duties and positions, such as “assumir responsabilidades,” “assumir o controle,” or “assumir uma posição.”

Semantic range: The term covers taking on duties (responsibility, leadership), adopting policies, or accepting a commitment. It also appears in epistemic contexts to frame a supposition (assuming that). In formal writing, speakers may favor non-gerund constructions for certain clauses, but assumindo remains common in everyday Portuguese.

See also: assumir, responsabilidade, compromisso, liderança.