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

Yes

The spelling, grammar, and meaning of the word "elemento" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. Brazilian Portuguese tends to have more open, melodic vowels and a syllable-timed rhythm. In contrast, Continental Portuguese features more closed, "reduced" vowels (where unstressed vowels are often swallowed or shortened) and a stress-timed rhythm.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Este é um elemento fundamental para o sucesso. (This is a fundamental element for success.)
2. Você deve adicionar um elemento novo ao projeto. (You must add a new element to the project.)
3. Aquele elemento ali parece estar perdido. (That guy/individual over there looks lost.)
4. A cor é um elemento essencial da pintura. (Color is an essential element of the painting.)
5. Você tem que conferir cada elemento da lista. (You have to check each element of the list.)

Portuguese (Portugal) Examples

1. Este é um elemento fundamental para o sucesso. (This is a fundamental element for success.)
2. Deves adicionar um elemento novo ao projeto. (You must add a new element to the project.)
3. Aquele elemento ali parece estar perdido. (That guy/individual over there looks lost.)
4. A cor é um elemento essencial da pintura. (Color is an essential element of the painting.)
5. Tens de conferir cada elemento da lista. (You have to check each element of the list.)