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

No

The difference between the two variants lies in the spelling and the resulting pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the word is spelled acadêmico, using a circumflex accent to indicate a closed vowel sound (like the "e" in "bed" but shorter/more closed). In Continental Portuguese, the word is spelled académico, using an acute accent to indicate an open vowel sound (like the "e" in "met"). The meaning and grammatical function of the word remain the same in both dialects.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. O projeto acadêmico foi aprovado pela universidade. (The academic project was approved by the university.)

  2. Ela tem um excelente desempenho acadêmico. (She has an excellent academic performance.)

  3. O congresso reuniu diversos pesquisadores acadêmicos. (The congress gathered several academic researchers.)

  4. Preciso conferir o calendário acadêmico deste semestre. (I need to check the academic calendar for this semester.)

  5. Ele segue um ritmo acadêmico muito intenso. (He follows a very intense academic rhythm.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. O projeto académico foi aprovado pela universidade. (The academic project was approved by the university.)

  2. Ela tem um excelente desempenho académico. (She has an excellent academic performance.)

  3. O congresso reuniu diversos investigadores académicos. (The congress gathered several academic researchers.)

  4. Preciso de consultar o calendário académico deste semestre. (I need to consult the academic calendar for this semester.)

  5. Ele tem um percurso académico muito rigoroso. (He has a very rigorous academic path.)