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

Yes.

The only difference between the use of "guardou" in Brazilian Portuguese and Continental Portuguese is pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the pronunciation tends to be more "open," with vowels being clearly articulated and the rhythm being syllable-timed. In Continental Portuguese, the pronunciation is more "closed" and stress-timed; unaccented vowels in the surrounding words are often reduced or swallowed, which can make the word sound more clipped or more integrated into the preceding consonants.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

Continental Portuguese Examples