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

Yes

The word "bonitas" is identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese regarding its spelling, grammar (feminine plural adjective), and meaning (pretty/beautiful). The only difference is in pronunciation:

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. As flores estão muito bonitas hoje. (The flowers are very pretty today.)
  2. Eu gosto muito dessas sandálias bonitas. (I really like these pretty sandals.)
  3. As fotos que você tirou ficaram bonitas. (The photos you took turned out beautiful.)
  4. Essas meninas são muito bonitas. (Those girls are very pretty.)
  5. As cores dessa pintura são bonitas. (The colors of this painting are beautiful.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. As flores estão muito bonitas hoje. (The flowers are very pretty today.)
  2. Eu gosto muito destas sandálias bonitas. (I really like these pretty sandals.)
  3. As fotografias que tiraste ficaram bonitas. (The photographs you took turned out beautiful.)
  4. Estas raparigas são muito bonitas. (These girls are very pretty.)
  5. As cores desta pintura são bonitas. (The colors of this painting are beautiful.)