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

Yes

The word "explorou" is identical in spelling, grammar, and meaning in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only differences lie in pronunciation:

  1. Sibilants: In many regional accents of Portugal, the "ex-" prefix in "explorou" is often pronounced with a "sh" sound (/ʃ/), whereas in most Brazilian accents, it is pronounced with an "s" sound (/s/).
  2. Vowel Reduction: In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels are often reduced or "swallowed," making the word sound more clipped or consonant-heavy. In Brazilian Portuguese, vowels are generally more open and clearly articulated.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. O explorador explorou a floresta amazônica. (The explorer explored the Amazon rainforest.)
  2. Ela exploramente explorou todas as opções de investimento. (She explored all investment options.)
  3. O governo explorou os recursos naturais da região. (The government explored the natural resources of the region.)
  4. O garoto explorou o sótão da casa. (The boy explored the attic of the house.)
  5. A equipe explorou o novo software. (The team explored the new software.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. O explorador explorou a floresta. (The explorer explored the forest.)
  2. Ela explorou todas as hipóteses. (She explored all hypotheses.)
  3. O governo explorou os recursos naturais da região. (The government explored the natural resources of the region.)
  4. O rapaz explorou o sótão da casa. (The boy explored the attic of the house.)
  5. A equipa explorou o novo software. (The team explored the new software.)