This is the 8639th most frequent Portuguese word.
adotou
"Adotou" means "adopted" in English.
In this sentence, 'adotou' is used to mean 'adopted' in the context of taking an animal into one's care and providing it a home.
Ele adotou um cão do abrigo.
He adopted a dog from the shelter.
Here, 'adotou' signifies the act of taking on or implementing new procedures or strategies within a professional or organizational context.
A empresa adotou novas políticas para melhorar a eficiência.
The company adopted new policies to improve efficiency.
'Adotou' in this context means to choose or take up a method or style, particularly in an educational or methodological setting.