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

Yes

The difference between "às" in Brazilian and Continental Portuguese is strictly pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the "s" is typically pronounced as a voiceless alveolar sibilant [s], similar to the "s" in "sun." In Continental Portuguese, the "s" is typically pronounced as a voiceless postalveolar sibilant [ʃ], similar to the "sh" in "shoe."

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. A aula começa às nove. (The class starts at nine.)
  2. Eu chego em casa às seis. (I arrive home at six.)
  3. O ônibus passa às oito. (The bus passes at eight.)
  4. A gente vai se encontrar às dez. (We are going to meet at ten.)
  5. Ele foi às compras ontem. (He went shopping yesterday.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. A aula começa às nove. (The class starts at nine.)
  2. Eu chego a casa às seis. (I arrive home at six.)
  3. O autocarro passa às oito. (The bus passes at eight.)
  4. Nós vamos encontrar-nos às dez. (We are going to meet at ten.)
  5. Ele foi às compras ontem. (He went shopping yesterday.)