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

Yes

The spelling, meaning, and grammar of "gorila" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels tend to be more open and the rhythm is more melodic (syllable-timed). In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels are often more closed or "swallowed," and the rhythm is more stress-timed.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. O gorila estava comendo uma banana. (The gorilla was eating a banana.)
2. Eu vi um gorila enorme no zoológico. (I saw an enormous gorilla at the zoo.)
3. Aquele gorila é muito forte. (That gorilla is very strong.)
4. O gorila bateu no peito com força. (The gorilla beat its chest with force.)
5. Eles estão observando o gorila no santuário. (They are observing the gorilla in the sanctuary.)

Portuguese (Continental) Examples

1. O gorila estava a comer uma banana. (The gorilla was eating a banana.)
2. Eu vi um gorila enorme no zoo. (I saw an enormous gorilla at the zoo.)
3. Aquele gorila é muito forte. (That gorilla is very strong.)
4. O gorila bateu no peito com força. (The gorilla beat its chest with force.)
5. Eles estão a observar o gorila no santuário. (They are observing the gorilla in the sanctuary.)