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

Yes

The meaning, spelling, and grammatical function of "cuidadosa" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The difference is strictly phonological. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are typically more "open" and articulated clearly. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels are often "closed" or reduced (vowel reduction), which can make the word sound more compressed or "swallowed" to a Brazilian ear.

Brazilian Portuguese usage:

1. Ela é muito cuidadosa com o celular. (She is very careful with her cell phone.)
2. Você precisa ser cuidadosa ao dirigir. (You need to be careful when driving.)
3. Ela é muito cuidadosa com os gastos dela. (She is very careful with her spending.)
4. Ela sempre foi uma pessoa muito cuidadosa. (She has always been a very careful person.)
5. A limpeza deve ser feita de forma cuidadosa. (The cleaning must be done in a careful manner.)

Continental Portuguese usage:

1. Ela é muito cuidadosa com o telemóvel. (She is very careful with her mobile phone.)
2. Tens de ser cuidadosa ao conduzir. (You need to be careful when driving.)
3. Ela é muito cuidadosa com os seus gastos. (She is very careful with her spending.)
4. Ela foi sempre uma pessoa muito cuidadosa. (She has always been a very careful person.)
5. A limpeza deve ser feita de forma cuidadosa. (The cleaning must be done in a careful manner.)