This is the 9719th most frequent Portuguese word.
cursar
To study or take a course.
In this sentence, "cursar" is used to indicate enrolling in and attending a course in formal education.
Ela decidiu cursar Medicina na universidade.
She decided to study medicine at the university.
Here, "cursar" implies the action of undertaking a structured learning program.
Você pretende cursar outro idioma no próximo semestre?
Do you intend to take up another language course next semester?
In this instance, "cursar" denotes the ongoing participation in an academic degree or program.