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

Yes

The spelling, meaning, and grammar of "correm" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the unstressed "e" is more clearly articulated and audible. In Continental Portuguese, the unstressed "e" is heavily reduced, often becoming a nearly silent, closed sound.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. As crianças correm no parque. (The children run in the park.)
2. Eles correm todo dia. (They run every day.)
3. As notícias correm rápido pela cidade. (The news spreads fast through the city.)
4. Os problemas correm o risco de aumentar. (The problems run the risk of increasing.)
5. As águas correm pelo rio. (The waters run through the river.)

Portuguese (Continental) Examples

1. Os miúdos correm no parque. (The kids run in the park.)
2. Eles correm todos os dias. (They run every day.)
3. As notícias correm depressa pela cidade. (The news spreads fast through the city.)
4. Os riscos correm o perigo de serem ignorados. (The risks run the danger of being ignored.)
5. As águas correm pelo ribeiro. (The waters run through the stream.)