This is the 87th most frequent Portuguese word.
pontos
"Points" or "dots."
'pontos' in this sentence refers to marks or symbols on a map that indicate specific places.
Os pontos no mapa indicam os locais turísticos.
The points on the map indicate the tourist locations.
'pontos' here means units of score or credit awarded in an evaluative situation.
Ele ganhou pontos extras na prova por responder a questão bônus.
He earned extra points on the exam for answering the bonus question.
'pontos' in this context refers to the individual stitches or sewing fixes to be done on the coat.