praticar

Senses

1. 1.

   to practice, to do, to engage in

   to perform or engage in an activity regularly, especially sports or skills

2. 2.

   to commit, to carry out

   to perform an action, especially a crime or offense

3. 3.

   to practice, to exercise

   to put into practice or apply knowledge or principles

Examples

• "Eu pratico yoga todos os dias pela manhã."

  I practice yoga every morning.

• "Ele foi acusado de praticar crimes financeiros."

  He was accused of committing financial crimes.

• "É importante praticar o que você aprende na aula."

  It's important to practice what you learn in class.

Usage

Common with sports and activities (praticar esportes, praticar exercícios). In legal/formal contexts, often used with crimes or offenses (praticar um crime, praticar violência). Unlike English "practice," it can mean both regular engagement and the act of committing/doing something.