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

No

The difference between the two variants lies in spelling and pronunciation:

• Spelling: In Brazilian Portuguese, the word is spelled bônus (using a circumflex accent to indicate a closed vowel). In European Portuguese, it is spelled bónus (using an acute accent to indicate an open vowel).
• Pronunciation: Because of the different accents, Brazilians pronounce the "o" as a closed, slightly nasal sound (/ˈbõ.nus/), whereas Portuguese people pronounce the "o" as an open sound (/ˈbɔ.nus/).
• Meaning/Usage: The meaning remains identical (an extra benefit, reward, or incentive).

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Eu ganhei um bônus no trabalho este mês. (I earned a bonus at work this month.)
2. Esse plano de celular tem um bônus de internet. (This mobile plan has an internet bonus.)
3. Ele recebeu um bônus por bater a meta de vendas. (He received a bonus for hitting the sales target.)
4. O curso oferece um bônus de e-books gratuitos. (The course offers a bonus of free e-books.)
5. Considerar esse desconto é um bônus para o cliente. (Considering this discount is a bonus for the customer.)

European Portuguese Examples

1. Eu recebi um bónus no trabalho este mês. (I received a bonus at work this month.)
2. Este plano de telemóvel tem um bónus de internet. (This mobile plan has an internet bonus.)
3. Ele recebeu um bónus por atingir o objetivo de vendas. (He received a bonus for reaching the sales goal.)
4. O curso oferece um bónus de e-books gratuitos. (The course offers a bonus of free e-books.)
5. Considerar este desconto é um bónus para o cliente. (Considering this discount is a bonus for the customer.)