This is the 406th most frequent Portuguese word.
ato
"Act" or "action."
Here, 'ato' refers to a performance or a specific part of a play the actor executed.
O ator foi aplaudido por seu ato emocionante no palco.
The actor was applauded for his moving act on stage.
In this case, 'ato' represents an official or formal action taken.
A assinatura do tratado foi um ato diplomático importante.
The signing of the treaty was an important diplomatic act.
Here, 'ato' signifies a deed or an action that had a positive impact.