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

Yes

The spelling, meaning, and grammatical function of "externa" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are generally more open and clearly articulated. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels (like the "e" in externa) tend to be much more closed, reduced, or even nearly silent, which gives the language a more "clipped" or consonant-heavy sound.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. A área externa do restaurante é linda. (The outdoor area of the restaurant is beautiful.)
2. Ela precisa de uma ajuda externa para este projeto. (She needs external help for this project.)
3. A camada externa do bolo está muito seca. (The outer layer of the cake is very dry.)
4. A pressão externa afetou a estrutura. (The external pressure affected the structure.)
5. A empresa contratou uma consultoria externa. (The company hired an external consultancy.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. A esplanada do restaurante é muito agradável. (The outdoor terrace of the restaurant is very pleasant.)
2. Ela necessita de apoio externo para este projeto. (She needs external support for this project.)
3. A parte de fora do bolo está muito seca. (The outside part of the cake is very dry.)
4. A pressão externa afetou a estrutura. (The external pressure affected the structure.)
5. A empresa contratou uma consultoria externa. (The company hired an external consultancy.)