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

Yes

The word "dois" is identical in meaning, grammar, spelling, and usage in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only differences are found in pronunciation:

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu quero dois cafés, por favor. (I want two coffees, please.)
  2. Ele tem dois irmãos. (He has two brothers.)
  3. Eu comprei dois livros ontem. (I bought two books yesterday.)
  4. São dois minutos de espera. (It is two minutes of waiting.)
  5. Eu tenho dois cachorros em casa. (I have two dogs at home.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Quero dois cafés, por favor. (I want two coffees, please.)
  2. Ele tem dois irmãos. (He has two brothers.)
  3. Comprei dois livros ontem. (I bought two books yesterday.)
  4. São dois minutos de espera. (It is two minutes of waiting.)
  5. Eu tenho dois cães em casa. (I have two dogs at home.)