This is the 5242nd most frequent Portuguese word.
praticou
"Praticou" means "practiced."
In this sentence, 'praticou' is used to indicate that someone engaged in an activity to improve a skill or ability. Specifically, it refers to the action of playing an instrument for improvement.
Ela praticou piano por horas.
She practiced the piano for hours.
Here, 'praticou' describes someone participating in an activity, in this case, sports, which often involves training or engaging repeatedly in the activity to gain proficiency.
Ele praticou esportes durante sua juventude.
He practiced sports during his youth.
In this example, 'praticou' is used in the sense of performing or carrying out behaviors, particularly acts intended to have a positive impact or reflect certain values.