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

Yes

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

In Brazil, the "s" is typically pronounced as a sibilant [s] (as in "sun"), and the vowels are more open and melodic. In Portugal, the "s" before a consonant is often pronounced as [ʃ] (as in "she"), and the vowels tend to be more closed or even reduced.

Brazilian Portuguese examples:

1. O bispo vai visitar nossa cidade. (The bishop is going to visit our city.)
2. O bispo fez um discurso muito bonito. (The bishop made a very beautiful speech.)
3. Eu conheci o bispo ontem na igreja. (I met the bishop yesterday at the church.)
4. O bispo é muito respeitado aqui na paróquia. (The bishop is very respected here in the parish.)
5. Eles falaram com o bispo depois da missa. (They spoke with the bishop after the Mass.)

Continental Portuguese examples:

1. O bispo irá visitar a nossa cidade. (The bishop will visit our city.)
2. O bispo proferiu um discurso muito bonito. (The bishop delivered a very beautiful speech.)
3. Eu conheci o bispo ontem na igreja. (I met the bishop yesterday at the church.)
4. O bispo é muito respeitado por aqui na paróquia. (The bishop is very respected around here in the parish.)
5. Eles falaram com o bispo após a missa. (They spoke with the bishop after the Mass.)