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

No.

While the spelling and grammatical meaning (the second-person singular of the verb ser) are identical, there is a significant difference in typical usage. In Continental Portuguese, "és" is the standard form used for informal address (tu). In Brazilian Portuguese, "você é" is the standard for almost all social situations; "és" is used much less frequently, appearing mainly in specific regional dialects (such as in Southern or Northern Brazil) or in formal, literary, and religious contexts. There are also slight differences in pronunciation, as Brazilian Portuguese often features more open or relaxed vowels compared to the more closed or reduced vowel sounds often heard in Continental Portuguese.

Brazilian Portuguese

1. Tu és muito legal. (You are very cool.)
2. Tu és meu amigo. (You are my friend.)
3. Tu és um garoto esperto. (You are a smart boy.)
4. Tu és um cachorro bravo. (You are an angry dog.)
5. Tu és um aluno dedicado. (You are a dedicated student.)

Portuguese (Continental)

1. Tu és muito fixe. (You are very cool.)
2. Tu és o meu amigo. (You are my friend.)
3. Tu és um rapaz esperto. (You are a smart boy.)
4. Tu és um cão bravo. (You are an angry dog.)
5. Tu és um aluno dedicado. (You are a dedicated student.)