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

Yes

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

In Brazilian Portuguese, vowels are generally more open and clearly articulated. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels (like the "e" in the final syllable) are often "reduced" or almost entirely silent, making the word sound more clipped and consonantal.

Brazilian Portuguese Natural Usage

  1. Eles conhecem muito bem o Rio de Janeiro. (They know Rio de Janeiro very well.)
  2. Vocês conhecem aquele restaurante novo? (Do you all know that new restaurant?)
  3. As crianças conhecem essa música. (The children know this song.)
  4. Vocês conhecem o ônibus que passa aqui? (Do you all know the bus that passes here?)
  5. Eles conhecem bem o caminho para a padaria. (They know the way to the bakery well.)

Continental Portuguese Natural Usage

  1. Eles conhecem muito bem o Porto. (They know Porto very well.)
  2. Vocês conhecem aquela pastelaria nova? (Do you all know that new pastry shop?)
  3. Os miúdos conhecem esta música. (The kids know this song.)
  4. Vocês conhecem o autocarro que passa aqui? (Do you all know the bus that passes here?)
  5. Eles conhecem bem o caminho para a pastelaria. (They know the way to the pastry shop well.)