This is the 11731st most frequent Portuguese word.
político
"Político" in English means "politician" or "related to politics."
The word 'político' in this sentence is used as a noun referring to a person who actively participates in politics.
Ele é um político muito respeitado na cidade.
He is a very respected politician in the city.
Here, the word 'política' (feminine form of 'político') is used as an adjective to describe the nature of the decision as related to politics.
A decisão tomada foi considerada muito política.
The decision made was considered very political.
In this sentence, 'político' is employed as an adjective describing the system as being related to politics or governance.