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

No

The difference between the two is found in spelling and pronunciation. While the meaning is identical, Brazil uses the spelling dezesseis, whereas Portugal uses dezasseis. Additionally, the pronunciation in Brazil is more open (the "e" sounds are clearly articulated), while in Portugal, the vowels are often more closed or reduced.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples:

1. Eu tenho dezesseis anos. (I am sixteen years old.)
2. O ônibus passou às dezesseis horas. (The bus passed at 4 PM.)
3. Ele comprou dezesseis celulares novos. (He bought sixteen new cellphones.)
4. Há dezesseis pessoas na fila. (There are sixteen people in line.)
5. Eu recebi dezesseis reais de troco. (I received sixteen reais in change.)

Continental Portuguese Examples:

1. Eu tenho dezasseis anos. (I am sixteen years old.)
2. O autocarro passou às dezasseis horas. (The bus passed at 4 PM.)
3. Ele comprou dezasseis telemóveis novos. (He bought sixteen new mobile phones.)
4. Há dezasseis pessoas na fila. (There are sixteen people in line.)
5. Eu recebi dezasseis euros de troco. (I received sixteen euros in change.)