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

Yes

The word "cem" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammatical function (numeral) in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in the pronunciation of the nasal vowel. In Brazilian Portuguese, the nasalized vowel [ẽ] is often articulated with a slightly more open mouth position, whereas in Continental Portuguese, the pronunciation tends to be more closed and the nasalization is often more subtle.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Eu tenho cem reais guardados. (I have one hundred reais saved.)
2. Tem cem pessoas na minha festa. (There are one hundred people at my party.)
3. O carro custou cem mil reais. (The car cost one hundred thousand reais.)
4. Ele correu cem metros muito rápido. (He ran one hundred meters very fast.)
5. Eu quero cem balas de coco. (I want one hundred coconut candies.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. Eu tenho cem euros guardados. (I have one hundred euros saved.)
2. Há cem pessoas na minha festa. (There are one hundred people at my party.)
3. O carro custou cem mil euros. (The car cost one hundred thousand euros.)
4. Ele correu cem metros muito rápido. (He ran one hundred meters very fast.)
5. Eu quero cem azeitonas. (I want one hundred olives.)