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

Yes

The spelling, meaning, and grammar of the word "cirurgia" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are typically more open and clearly articulated. In Continental Portuguese, there is a significant tendency toward "vowel reduction," meaning unstressed vowels (like the 'u' in the middle of the word) are often shortened or pronounced much more subtly, making the word sound more "closed."

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. A cirurgia foi um sucesso. (The surgery was a success.)
2. Ele precisa de uma cirurgia de emergência. (He needs emergency surgery.)
3. Estou muito nervoso com a minha cirurgia amanhã. (I am very nervous about my surgery tomorrow.)
4. O médico explicou todos os riscos da cirurgia. (The doctor explained all the risks of the surgery.)
5. Ela está se recuperando da cirurgia muito bem. (She is recovering from the surgery very well.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. A cirurgia foi um sucesso. (The surgery was a success.)
2. Ele precisa de uma cirurgia de emergência. (He needs emergency surgery.)
3. Estou muito nervoso com a minha cirurgia de amanhã. (I am very nervous about my surgery tomorrow.)
4. O médico explicou todos os riscos da cirurgia. (The doctor explained all the risks of the surgery.)
5. Ela está a recuperar-se da cirurgia muito bem. (She is recovering from the surgery very well.)