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Is the word abriga the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?

No. While the meaning, spelling, and grammatical conjugation of "abriga" are identical in both dialects, there are differences in pronunciation and typical usage. In Brazilian Portuguese, object pronouns are typically placed before the verb (e.g., nos abriga), whereas in Continental Portuguese, they are placed after the verb (e.g., abriga-nos). Additionally, the pronunciation of the unstressed vowels differs; Brazilian Portuguese tends to have more open, clear vowels, while Continental Portuguese features more closed or "swallowed" vowels.

Brazilian Portuguese

  1. O telhado nos abriga da chuva. (The roof shelters us from the rain.)
  2. Este abrigo abriga muitos cachorros. (This shelter houses many dogs.)
  3. A floresta abriga pássaros coloridos. (The forest shelters colorful birds.)
  4. O museu abriga obras importantes. (The museum houses important works.)
  5. Essa caverna abriga animais selvagens. (This cave houses wild animals.)

Portuguese (Portugal)

  1. O telhado abriga-nos da chuva. (The roof shelters us from the rain.)
  2. Este abrigo abriga muitos cães. (This shelter houses many dogs.)
  3. A floresta abriga aves coloridas. (The forest shelters colorful birds.)
  4. O museu abriga obras importantes. (The museum houses important works.)
  5. Esta gruta abriga animais selvagens. (This cave houses wild animals.)