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

No

While the spelling, meaning, and grammatical function of "diremos" (the first-person plural future indicative of the verb dizer) are identical in both dialects, there are differences in pronunciation and typical usage:

Brazilian Portuguese Examples (Using "diremos" in more formal or written contexts)

  1. Nós diremos a verdade perante o tribunal. (We will tell the truth before the court.)
  2. Diremos as conclusões no relatório final. (We will say the conclusions in the final report.)
  3. Não diremos nada sem a vossa autorização. (We will not say anything without your authorization.)
  4. Amanhã diremos o veredito oficial. (Tomorrow we will say the official verdict.)
  5. Diremos o que for determinado pela lei. (We will say what is determined by the law.)

Continental Portuguese Examples (Using "diremos" in natural, everyday contexts)

  1. Nós diremos a verdade a ele. (We will tell him the truth.)
  2. Diremos tudo o que sabemos. (We will say everything we know.)
  3. Não diremos o teu segredo a ninguém. (We won't tell your secret to anyone.)
  4. Em breve diremos as novidades. (Soon we will say the news.)
  5. O que diremos se ele perguntar? (What will we say if he asks?)