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

Yes.

The word "competições" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammatical function in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is pronunciation:

• Brazilian Portuguese: The vowels are more open and clearly articulated, and the rhythm is more melodic and syllable-timed.
• Continental Portuguese: There is significant "vowel reduction." Unstressed vowels (like the "o" in competições) are often shortened, closed, or nearly silent, creating a more "clipped" and consonant-heavy sound.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples:

1. Eu adoro participar de competições de natação. (I love participating in swimming competitions.)
2. As competições de videogame estão ficando muito populares. (Video game competitions are becoming very popular.)
3. Ele treina muito para as competições de atletismo. (He trains a lot for athletics competitions.)
4. Não gosto de competições muito agressivas. (I don't like very aggressive competitions.)
5. As competições de dança começam amanhã. (The dance competitions start tomorrow.)

Continental Portuguese Examples:

1. Eu adoro participar em competições de natação. (I love participating in swimming competitions.)
2. As competições de videojogos estão a ficar muito populares. (Video game competitions are becoming very popular.)
3. Ele treina muito para as competições de atletismo. (He trains a lot for athletics competitions.)
4. Não gosto de competições muito agressivas. (I don't like very aggressive competitions.)
5. As competições de dança começam amanhã. (The dance competitions start tomorrow.)