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

Yes

The word is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammar in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is pronunciation. Brazilian Portuguese tends to have more open vowels and a more "musical," syllable-timed rhythm. Continental Portuguese features more closed vowels and a stress-timed rhythm, where unstressed syllables are often shortened or "swallowed."

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. A água do rio está contaminada por esgoto. (The river water is contaminated by sewage.)
2. Ele foi contaminado pelo vírus da gripe. (He was infected by the flu virus.)
3. Não coma essa carne, ela pode estar contaminada. (Don't eat this meat; it might be contaminated.)
4. O solo da fazenda foi contaminado por agrotóxicos. (The farm's soil was contaminated by pesticides.)
5. O ambiente de trabalho estava contaminado por fofocas. (The work environment was contaminated by gossip.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. A água do rio está contaminada por esgotos. (The river water is contaminated by sewage.)
2. Ele foi contaminado pelo vírus da gripe. (He was infected by the flu virus.)
3. Não comas esta carne, pois pode estar contaminada. (Don't eat this meat, as it might be contaminated.)
4. O solo da quinta foi contaminado por pesticidas. (The farm's soil was contaminated by pesticides.)
5. O ambiente de trabalho estava contaminado por boatos. (The work environment was contaminated by rumors.)