This is the 4402nd most frequent Portuguese word.
avaliou
"Evaluated" or "assessed."
The word 'avaliou' here refers to the process of assessing or considering in detail a situation to make an informed decision.
Ele avaliou a situação antes de tomar uma decisão.
He assessed the situation before making a decision.
In this sentence, 'avaliou' refers to the act of review and judgment carried out carefully or systematically by the teacher on the students' work.
Os alunos sentiram que o professor avaliou seus trabalhos criteriosamente.
The students felt that the teacher assessed their assignments carefully.
Here, 'avaliou' denotes the act of examining and comparing several alternatives to make the best choice.