This is the 11737th most frequent Portuguese word.
pontuaram
"Pontuaram" means "they scored" or "they punctuated" (past tense of the verb "pontuar").
In this sentence, 'pontuaram' is in the past tense third person plural, referring to 'players' who scored points during a game.
Os jogadores pontuaram muitas vezes durante o jogo.
The players scored many times during the match.
Here, 'pontuaram' is used to denote emphasizing or highlighting certain aspects during a discussion.
Eles pontuaram aspectos importantes na reunião.
They highlighted important aspects in the meeting.
In this instance, 'pontuaram' conveys the act of meticulously marking or refining specific details in artistic creations.