This is the 2668th most frequent Portuguese word.
optou
"Optou" means "chose" or "opted" in English.
In this sentence, the word 'optou' means 'chose' and indicates that the subject made a deliberate decision to study medicine.
Ele optou por estudar medicina.
He chose to study medicine.
Here, 'optou' signifies that the subject decided or chose not to take part in the meeting, emphasizing a conscious choice.
Ela optou por não participar da reunião.
She decided not to attend the meeting.
With 'optamos', the plural conjugation of 'optar', it denotes a group decision to prefer vibrant colors for decorative purposes.