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

Yes

The spelling, meaning, and grammatical function of "comemorar" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is pronunciation. Brazilian Portuguese typically features more open vowels and a more melodic, syllable-timed rhythm. In contrast, Continental Portuguese features significant vowel reduction, where unstressed vowels are shortened or almost eliminated, resulting in a sound that is more "consonant-heavy" and clipped.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples:

1. Vamos comemorar o seu aniversário hoje! (Let's celebrate your birthday today!)
2. A gente vai comemorar a vitória no bar. (We are going to celebrate the victory at the bar.)
3. Eu comemorei meu aniversário com muita gente. (I celebrated my birthday with many people.)
4. Você vai comemorar a formatura com a gente? (Are you going to celebrate the graduation with us?)
5. Eles estão comemorando a chegada do bebê. (They are celebrating the arrival of the baby.)

Continental Portuguese Examples:

1. Vamos comemorar o teu aniversário hoje! (Let's celebrate your birthday today!)
2. Nós vamos comemorar a vitória no bar. (We are going to celebrate the victory at the bar.)
3. Eu comemorei o meu aniversário com muita gente. (I celebrated my birthday with many people.)
4. Vais comemorar a formatura connosco? (Are you going to celebrate the graduation with us?)
5. Eles estão a comemorar a chegada do bebé. (They are celebrating the arrival of the baby.)