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

Yes

The word campanha is identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese regarding its meaning, spelling, and grammar. The only difference is pronunciation. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels (such as the final "a") are much more reduced, often sounding like a closed "e" or becoming almost silent. In Brazilian Portuguese, these vowels are much more open and clearly articulated.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples:

  1. A campanha de vacinação começou ontem. (The vaccination campaign started yesterday.)
  2. A empresa lançou uma nova campanha publicitária. (The company launched a new advertising campaign.)
  3. Ele está fazendo campanha para prefeito. (He is campaigning for mayor.)
  4. A campanha de doação de sangue foi um sucesso. (The blood donation campaign was a success.)
  5. Precisamos de uma campanha de conscientização sobre o meio ambiente. (We need an awareness campaign about the environment.)

Continental Portuguese Examples:

  1. A campanha de vacinação começou ontem. (The vaccination campaign started yesterday.)
  2. A empresa lançou uma nova campanha publicitária. (The company launched a new advertising campaign.)
  3. Ele está em campanha para as eleições. (He is campaigning for the elections.)
  4. A campanha de recolha de sangue foi um sucesso. (The blood collection campaign was a success.)
  5. Precisamos de uma campanha de sensibilização sobre o ambiente. (We need an awareness campaign about the environment.)