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

No.

While the spelling, grammar, and core meaning are identical, there is a difference in typical usage and pronunciation. In Brazil, "agendar" is the standard, everyday verb used for making appointments or scheduling tasks. In Portugal, "agendar" is often perceived as more formal or specifically related to digital/administrative processes (like "scheduling" via an app); in daily conversation, a Portuguese person would much more naturally use the verb "marcar". Additionally, the pronunciation differs significantly, as Brazilian Portuguese features more open vowels, whereas Continental Portuguese uses more closed, reduced vowels.

Brazilian Portuguese usage:

1. Ele agendou a consulta para amanhã. (He scheduled the appointment for tomorrow.)
2. A secretária já agendou a reunião. (The secretary has already scheduled the meeting.)
3. Você agendou o seu horário no salão? (Did you schedule your time slot at the salon?)
4. O médico agendou o exame de sangue. (The doctor scheduled the blood test.)
5. Ela agendou um horário para o corte de cabelo. (She scheduled a time for the haircut.)

Continental Portuguese usage:

1. Ele marcou a consulta para amanhã. (He booked the appointment for tomorrow.)
2. A secretária já marcou a reunião. (The secretary has already booked the meeting.)
3. Tu marcaste o teu horário no dentista? (Did you book your time slot at the dentist?)
4. O médico marcou o exame de sangue. (The doctor booked the blood test.)
5. Ela marcou uma hora para o corte de cabelo. (She booked a time for the haircut.)