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

Yes

The difference between "avançados" in Brazilian Portuguese and Continental Portuguese is strictly phonetic. There are no differences in spelling, grammar, or fundamental meaning.

Differences in pronunciation:

• Vowel Reduction: In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels are much more "reduced" or closed. The initial "a" in avançados will sound much more muffled or swallowed in Portugal than in Brazil, where it is clearly articulated.
• Sibilance: The "s" at the end of the syllable (-dos) in Portugal is almost always pronounced as a "sh" sound ([ʃ]). In many regions of Brazil (such as São Paulo or the South), it is pronounced as a standard "s" sound ([s]), though in Rio de Janeiro, it may also take the "sh" sound.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples:

1. Eles têm conhecimentos avançados em computação. (They have advanced knowledge in computing.)

• Eles usam métodos avançados para resolver o problema. (They use advanced methods to solve the problem.)
• Os níveis avançados do jogo são muito difíceis. (The advanced levels of the game are very difficult.)
• Os sistemas avançados de segurança foram instalados. (The advanced security systems were installed.)
• Estamos em estágios avançados de negociação. (We are in advanced stages of negotiation.)

Continental Portuguese Examples:

1. Eles possuem conhecimentos avançados em informática. (They possess advanced knowledge in IT.)

• Utilizam métodos avançados de investigação. (They use advanced investigation methods.)
• Os níveis avançados do jogo são bastante difíceis. (The advanced levels of the game are quite difficult.)
• Os sistemas avançados de segurança foram instalados. (The advanced security systems were installed.)
• Estamos perante estágios avançados de negociação. (We are facing advanced stages of negotiation.)