This is the 7594th most frequent Portuguese word.
ouça
"Ouça" means "listen" (imperative form).
Used as an imperative verb form of 'ouvir', meaning 'listen', directed to the second person singular formal subject.
Ouça atentamente as instruções antes de começar.
Listen carefully to the instructions before starting.
Used as an imperative verb form of 'ouvir', requesting an action from the interlocutor.
Por favor, ouça a música que eu recomendei.
Please listen to the music I recommended.
Here 'ouça' indicates attentive listening to understand what others have to contribute.