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

Yes

The word "cabide" is identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese in terms of spelling, grammar, and fundamental meaning (referring to a clothes hanger). The only differences are:

• Pronunciation: The phonetic realization differs. Brazilian Portuguese tends to pronounce vowels more openly and clearly, whereas Continental Portuguese features vowel reduction, where unstressed vowels are often shortened or "closed."
• Contextual Usage: While the word "cabide" itself does not change, the surrounding vocabulary used in a sentence typically does. For example, a Brazilian might use "guarda-roupa" (closet), while a Portuguese person would more naturally use "roupeiro" (wardrobe).

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Onde está o cabide para o meu casaco? (Where is the hanger for my coat?)
2. Preciso comprar mais cabides para o guarda-roupa. (I need to buy more hangers for the closet.)
3. Pendure a camisa no cabide para não amassar. (Hang the shirt on the hanger so it doesn't wrinkle.)
4. Esse cabide de madeira é muito bom. (This wooden hanger is very good.)
5. Tire a blusa do cabide, por favor. (Take the blouse off the hanger, please.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. Onde está o cabide para o meu casaco? (Where is the hanger for my coat?)
2. Preciso comprar mais cabides para o roupeiro. (I need to buy more hangers for the wardrobe.)
3. Pendura a camisa no cabide para não ficar amarrotada. (Hang the shirt on the hanger so it doesn't get wrinkled.)
4. Esse cabide de madeira é muito bom. (This wooden hanger is very good.)
5. Tira a camisola do cabide, por favor. (Take the sweater off the hanger, please.)