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

Yes

The spelling, meaning, and grammatical gender (feminine: a diabetes) are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation:

• Brazilian Portuguese: The final "s" is typically pronounced as a soft "s" ([s]), and the unstressed vowels are more open and clearly articulated.
• Continental Portuguese: The final "s" is pronounced as "sh" ([ʃ]), and unstressed vowels are much more reduced or "swallowed" (vowel reduction).

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Ele foi diagnosticado com diabetes tipo 2. (He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.)
2. Eu preciso controlar a minha diabetes com uma dieta. (I need to control my diabetes with a diet.)
3. O açúcar é o maior inimigo de quem tem diabetes. (Sugar is the biggest enemy of those who have diabetes.)
4. Ela usa insulina para tratar a diabetes. (She uses insulin to treat diabetes.)
5. O médico pediu exames para verificar a diabetes. (The doctor ordered tests to check for diabetes.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. Ele foi diagnosticado com diabetes tipo 2. (He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.)
2. Tenho de controlar a minha diabetes com uma dieta. (I have to control my diabetes with a diet.)
3. O açúcar é o maior inimigo de quem sofre de diabetes. (Sugar is the greatest enemy of those who suffer from diabetes.)
4. Ela toma medicação para a diabetes. (She takes medication for diabetes.)
5. O médico pediu análises para verificar a diabetes. (The doctor ordered blood tests to check for diabetes.)