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

Yes

The word "exóticas" is identical in spelling, meaning, and grammatical function in both Brazilian and European Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. Brazilian Portuguese tends to have more open vowels and a "syllable-timed" rhythm, which gives the word a more melodic, flowing sound. In contrast, European Portuguese features more closed or reduced vowels and a "stress-timed" rhythm, making the pronunciation sound more "clipped" or compressed.

Brazilian Portuguese

  1. Eu adoro aquelas plantas exóticas. (I love those exotic plants.)
  2. Essas frutas exóticas são muito gostosas. (These exotic fruits are very delicious.)
  3. Ela comprou várias joias exóticas. (She bought several exotic pieces of jewelry.)
  4. O jardim tá cheio de flores exóticas. (The garden is full of exotic flowers.)
  5. Vi muitas borboletas exóticas na floresta. (I saw many exotic butterflies in the forest.)

European Portuguese

  1. Aquelas plantas exóticas crescem depressa. (Those exotic plants grow fast.)
  2. Estas frutas exóticas são muito boas. (These exotic fruits are very good.)
  3. Ela comprou várias joias exóticas. (She bought several exotic pieces of jewelry.)
  4. O jardim está repleto de flores exóticas. (The garden is replete with exotic flowers.)
  5. Vi muitas borboletas exóticas na viagem. (I saw many exotic butterflies on the trip.)