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

No

While the spelling, meaning, and conjugation of "conhecemos" are identical in both dialects, the answer is No because there are significant differences in pronunciation and typical usage (specifically regarding object pronouns and accompanying vocabulary).

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Nós conhecemos o Rio de Janeiro. (We know Rio de Janeiro.)
  2. Conhecemos ele na festa. (We met him at the party.)
  3. Nós conhecemos uma galera muito legal. (We know a very cool group of people.)
  4. Conhecemos esse restaurante ontem. (We visited this restaurant yesterday.)
  5. Nós conhecemos o rapaz que você falou. (We know the guy you mentioned.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Conhecemos o Rio de Janeiro. (We know Rio de Janeiro.)
  2. Conhecemo-lo na festa. (We met him at the party.)
  3. Conhecemos uma malta muito gira. (We know a very cool group of people.)
  4. Conhecemos este restaurante ontem. (We visited this restaurant yesterday.)
  5. Conhecemos o rapaz de que falaste. (We know the guy you mentioned.)