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

Yes

The only difference between the word "base" in Brazilian and Continental Portuguese is its pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the final "e" is typically pronounced as an unstressed "i" sound ([ˈba.zi]). In Continental Portuguese, the final "e" undergoes vowel reduction, becoming a closed, nearly silent, central vowel ([ˈba.zɨ]).

Brazilian Portuguese Examples:

1. A base do triângulo é muito larga. (The base of the triangle is very wide.)
2. Ela passou base no rosto para cobrir as espinhas. (She applied foundation to her face to cover the pimples.)
3. A nossa base de dados está sendo atualizada. (Our database is being updated.)
4. Os soldados voltaram para a base após a missão. (The soldiers returned to the base after the mission.)
5. A confiança é a base de qualquer relacionamento. (Trust is the foundation of any relationship.)

Continental Portuguese Examples:

1. A base do triângulo é muito larga. (The base of the triangle is very wide.)
2. Ela aplicou base no rosto para cobrir as imperfeições. (She applied foundation to her face to cover the imperfections.)
3. A nossa base de dados está a ser atualizada. (Our database is being updated.)
4. Os soldados regressaram à base após a missão. (The soldiers returned to the base after the mission.)
5. A confiança é a base de qualquer relação. (Trust is the foundation of any relationship.)