This is the 1258th most frequent Portuguese word.
trata
"Trata" means "deals" or "handles."
In this sentence, 'trata' is used as the verb 'tratar', meaning 'to treat', indicating how someone behaves towards others.
Ele trata bem os colegas de trabalho.
He treats his coworkers well.
Here, 'trata' is part of the phrase 'se trata de', meaning 'this concerns' or 'it's about', showing the subject of a statement.
Isso se trata de um caso sério.
This concerns a serious matter.
In the context of this sentence, 'trata' from 'tratar' again means 'to treat', but this time referring to providing care or handling a situation with attention.