This is the 11502nd most frequent Portuguese word.
opte
"Opte" is the third-person singular present subjunctive or formal command form of the verb "optar," meaning "choose" or "opt."
Here, 'opte' is used as a subjunctive form of the verb 'optar' (to choose), indicating suggestion or advice.
Caso não tenha preferência, opte pelo prato do dia.
If you don't have a preference, choose the dish of the day.
In this sentence, 'opte' is in the imperative form, giving a recommendation or command to act according to one's sense of fairness.
Você sempre opte por aquilo que considera justo.
You should always choose what you consider to be fair.
Here, 'opte' is a subjunctive present form, used to express something hypothetical that may or may not happen depending on conditions.