This is the 268th most frequent Portuguese word.
prática
The act of doing something regularly or habitually; practice.
Here, 'prática' refers to the act of practicing a skill repeatedly to improve.
A prática leva à perfeição.
Practice makes perfect.
In this context, 'prática' denotes a specific exercise or activity designed for skill application or rehearsal.
Na aula de hoje, realizamos uma prática de redação.
In today's class, we conducted a writing practice.
Here, 'prática' means familiarity or hands-on experience with a task or process.