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

Yes

The word "diagonal" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammar in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are generally more open and the rhythm is more syllable-timed, making the unstressed vowels clearly audible. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels are often reduced or "swallowed," making the word sound more clipped and consonant-heavy.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Desenhe uma linha diagonal no papel. (Draw a diagonal line on the paper.)
2. O carro passou pela rua na diagonal. (The car went through the street diagonally.)
3. Coloque o quadro de um jeito diagonal. (Place the picture in a diagonal way.)
4. A mesa está posicionada na diagonal. (The table is positioned diagonally.)
5. A faixa diagonal é bem visível. (The diagonal stripe is very visible.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. Desenhe uma linha diagonal no papel. (Draw a diagonal line on the paper.)
2. O carro atravessou a estrada em diagonal. (The car crossed the road diagonally.)
3. Coloque o quadro de modo diagonal. (Place the picture in a diagonal manner.)
4. A mesa está colocada na diagonal. (The table is placed diagonally.)
5. A risca diagonal é bem visível. (The diagonal stripe is very visible.)