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

Yes

The word "do" is a contraction of the preposition de (of/from) and the masculine singular article o (the). There are no differences in meaning, grammar, or spelling between Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is in pronunciation:

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu gosto do seu cachorro. (I like your dog.)
  2. O sabor do sorvete é bom. (The flavor of the ice cream is good.)
  3. O final do filme foi muito legal. (The end of the movie was very cool.)
  4. Isso faz parte do meu plano. (This is part of my plan.)
  5. O carro do meu irmão é azul. (My brother's car is blue.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Gosto do teu cão. (I like your dog.)
  2. O sabor do gelado é bom. (The flavor of the ice cream is good.)
  3. O fim do filme foi muito fixe. (The end of the movie was very cool.)
  4. Isso faz parte do meu plano. (This is part of my plan.)
  5. O carro do meu irmão é azul. (My brother's car is blue.)