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

Yes

The spelling, grammar, and primary meaning of "assembleia" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is pronunciation: Brazilian Portuguese tends to pronounce vowels more openly and clearly, whereas Continental Portuguese features significant vowel reduction, meaning unstressed vowels (such as the first "e") are much more closed or almost silent.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. A Assembleia Legislativa aprovou o novo projeto de lei. (The Legislative Assembly approved the new bill.)
  2. Ela frequenta a Assembleia de Deus todos os domingos. (She attends the Assembly of God every Sunday.)
  3. Precisamos convocar uma assembleia de condomínio para discutir o barulho. (We need to call a condo meeting to discuss the noise.)
  4. O diretor convocou uma assembleia de professores hoje à tarde. (The director called a teachers' assembly this afternoon.)
  5. A decisão importante foi tomada em assembleia geral. (The important decision was made in a general assembly.)

Portuguese (Continental) Examples

  1. A Assembleia da República debateu o orçamento do Estado. (The Assembly of the Republic debated the state budget.)
  2. Teremos uma reunião de condomínio amanhã à noite. (We will have a condo meeting tomorrow night.)
  3. Os alunos participaram de uma reunião de turma para organizar a festa. (The students participated in a class meeting to organize the party.)
  4. A assembleia de freguesia discutiu a renovação da praça. (The parish assembly discussed the renovation of the square.)
  5. A reunião de moradores foi marcada para o próximo mês. (The residents' meeting was scheduled for next month.)