This is the 939th most frequent Portuguese word.
ponta
"Tip," "end," or "point."
Here, 'ponta' refers to the pointed end of an object, emphasizing its sharpness.
O lápis tem uma ponta afiada.
The pencil has a sharp point.
Here, 'ponta' signifies the extremity or end part of a place.
Ele mora na ponta da cidade.
He lives at the edge of the city.
In this case, 'ponta' describes the leading position in a sequence or arrangement.