This is the 11500th most frequent Portuguese word.
optado
"Optado" means "chosen" or "selected."
In this sentence, 'optado' is used to indicate a past decision or choice made by someone. The verb 'optar' is followed by 'por,' which connects it with a specific choice (studying at home).
Eu havia optado por estudar em casa, buscando um ambiente tranquilo.
I had chosen to study at home, seeking a peaceful environment.
Here, 'optado' illustrates a deliberate choice or preference for the type of restaurant where the meeting is to take place. Again, 'por' is used to introduce the choice.
Eles tinham optado por um restaurante italiano para a reunião.
They had chosen an Italian restaurant for the meeting.
In this sentence, 'optado' describes an ongoing choice or tendency, shown in a construction indicating recent or habitual decision-making ('tem optado').