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

Yes

The word "eliminar" is identical in both Brazilian and European Portuguese regarding its meaning, spelling, and grammatical function. The only difference lies in pronunciation. Brazilian Portuguese tends to have more "open" vowels and a more melodic, syllable-timed rhythm. In contrast, European Portuguese features significant vowel reduction, where unstressed vowels (such as the "e" in the first syllable) are often shortened or almost swallowed, giving the word a more "clipped" or consonant-heavy sound.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Precisamos eliminar os erros do relatório. (We need to eliminate the errors from the report.)
2. O time foi eliminado na primeira fase do campeonato. (The team was eliminated in the first stage of the championship.)
3. Você deve eliminar as distrações para estudar melhor. (You must eliminate distractions to study better.)
4. O objetivo do projeto é eliminar o desperdício de água. (The goal of the project is to eliminate water waste.)
5. Ele quer eliminar qualquer possibilidade de dúvida. (He wants to eliminate any possibility of doubt.)

European Portuguese Examples

1. É preciso eliminar os erros do relatório. (It is necessary to eliminate the errors from the report.)
2. O jogador foi eliminado da competição. (The player was eliminated from the competition.)
3. Deves eliminar as distrações para estudares. (You should eliminate distractions to study.)
4. O objetivo do projeto é eliminar o desperdício de água. (The goal of the project is to eliminate water waste.)
5. Ele quer eliminar qualquer dúvida sobre o assunto. (He wants to eliminate any doubt about the subject.)