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

Yes

The word "globalmente" is identical in spelling, meaning, and grammatical function in both Brazilian and European Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. In Brazil, the unstressed final "e" is typically pronounced as a short "i" (/glo.bɐl.ˈmẽ.tʃi/), whereas in Portugal, the unstressed "e" is much more closed or nearly silent (/glo.bɐl.ˈmẽ.t(ɨ)/), and the overall cadence follows the distinct rhythmic patterns of each dialect.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Globalmente, o projeto foi um sucesso. (Globally, the project was a success.)
2. A situação do país está melhorando globalmente. (The country's situation is improving globally.)
3. Globalmente, os preços subiram muito este ano. (Globally, prices rose a lot this year.)
4. O time jogou bem, globalmente falando. (The team played well, speaking generally.)
5. Globalmente, as pessoas estão mais conectadas. (Globally, people are more connected.)

European Portuguese Examples

1. Em termos gerais, o projeto foi um sucesso. (In general terms, the project was a success.)
2. A situação do país está a melhorar globalmente. (The country's situation is improving globally.)
3. No geral, os preços subiram muito este ano. (In general, prices rose a lot this year.)
4. A equipa jogou bem, falando de forma geral. (The team played well, speaking in a general way.)
5. Globalmente, as pessoas estão cada vez mais conectadas. (Globally, people are increasingly connected.)