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

Yes

The word "detalhado" is identical in meaning, grammar, spelling, and typical usage in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only differences are phonetic.

In Brazilian Portuguese, the pronunciation is more "open" and melodic. The unstressed vowels are more clearly articulated, and the rhythm is more syllable-timed.

In Continental Portuguese, the pronunciation is more "closed" and staccato. Unstressed vowels (like the "e" in the first syllable) are often extremely reduced, shortened, or even nearly silent, making the word sound much more consonant-heavy to a Brazilian ear.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. "Eu li um relatório bem detalhado sobre a empresa." (I read a very detailed report about the company.)
2. "O plano de viagem está muito detalhado." (The travel plan is very detailed.)
3. "Ela fez um desenho bem detalhado do projeto." (She made a very detailed drawing of the project.)
4. "Preciso de um orçamento detalhado, por favor." (I need a detailed budget, please.)
5. "O manual explica o processo de forma detalhada." (The manual explains the process in a detailed way.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. "Li um relatório bastante detalhado sobre a empresa." (I read a quite detailed report about the company.)
2. "O plano de viagem está muito detalhado." (The travel plan is very detailed.)
3. "Ela fez um desenho detalhado do projeto." (She made a detailed drawing of the project.)
4. "Peço um orçamento detalhado, por favor." (I ask for a detailed budget, please.)
5. "O manual explica o processo de modo detalhado." (The manual explains the process in a detailed manner.)