This is the 7733rd most frequent Portuguese word.
ponto
"Point" or "dot."
In this case, 'ponto' refers to a punctuation mark, specifically a full stop or period in writing.
O ponto final encerra a frase.
The full stop ends the sentence.
In this sentence, 'ponto' refers to a unit of score or tally in a game or sports context.
Eu marquei um ponto no jogo de basquete.
I scored a point in the basketball game.
Here, 'ponto' is used to designate a specific location, namely the meeting place or point.