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

Yes

The word "escolhem" is identical in spelling, meaning, and grammatical function in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are generally more open and clearly articulated. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels (such as the "e" in the middle of the word) are often reduced or "swallowed," making the word sound more clipped and the rhythm more consonant-heavy.

Brazilian Portuguese

1. Eles escolhem a camisa azul. (They choose the blue shirt.)
2. Meus pais escolhem o jantar. (My parents choose the dinner.)
3. Os alunos escolhem as matérias. (The students choose the subjects.)
4. Eles escolhem morar aqui. (They choose to live here.)
5. Elas escolhem o presente. (They choose the gift.)

Continental Portuguese

1. Eles escolhem a camisa azul. (They choose the blue shirt.)
2. Os meus pais escolhem o jantar. (My parents choose the dinner.)
3. Os alunos escolhem as disciplinas. (The students choose the subjects.)
4. Eles escolhem morar por cá. (They choose to live here/around here.)
5. Elas escolhem o presente. (They choose the gift.)