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

Yes

The word "claras" is identical in meaning, grammar, and spelling in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the unstressed vowels are generally more open and clearly articulated. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels undergo significant reduction, meaning the "a" in "claras" is pronounced much more closed, often sounding like a neutralized "uh" (/ɐ/) to those used to the Brazilian accent.

Brazilian Portuguese

1. Eu gosto de usar roupas claras no verão. (I like to wear light clothes in the summer.)
2. As suas explicações são muito claras. (Your explanations are very clear.)
3. Bata as claras em neve para o bolo. (Beat the egg whites until stiff for the cake.)
4. As manhãs estão muito claras hoje. (The mornings are very bright today.)
5. As águas do rio são muito claras. (The river waters are very clear.)

Continental Portuguese

1. Prefiro usar cores claras quando faz calor. (I prefer using light colors when it is hot.)
2. As instruções foram bastante claras. (The instructions were quite clear.)
3. Bata as claras em castelo para o bolo. (Beat the egg whites until stiff for the cake.)
4. As manhãs têm estado muito claras. (The mornings have been very bright.)
5. As águas daquele rio são muito claras. (The waters of that river are very clear.)