This is the 8834th most frequent Portuguese word.
apontada
"Apontada" means "pointed" or "indicated" in English.
Here, 'apontada' is used as a past participle of the verb 'apontar', meaning 'pointed out' or 'suggested', referring to a solution previously indicated.
A solução apontada pelo especialista foi implementada.
The solution pointed out by the specialist was implemented.
In this context, 'apontada' describes someone who is suggested or recognized by others for a characteristic.
A garota apontada pelos colegas como a mais talentosa recebeu o prêmio.
The girl singled out by her colleagues as the most talented received the prize.
Here, 'apontada' is used to indicate something that has been pointed to, such as an object or location on a map.