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

Yes.

The word "híbrido" is identical in both Brazilian and European Portuguese regarding its spelling, meaning, and grammatical classification (it functions as both an adjective and a noun). The only difference lies in pronunciation. Brazilian Portuguese tends to have more open vowels and a more rhythmic, syllable-timed pronunciation. In contrast, European Portuguese features significant vowel reduction, where unstressed vowels are often "closed" or become nearly silent, resulting in a more consonant-heavy, stress-timed sound.

Brazilian Portuguese

1. Este carro é híbrido e economiza muita gasolina. (This car is hybrid and saves a lot of gasoline.)
2. Estamos adotando um modelo de trabalho híbrido. (We are adopting a hybrid work model.)
3. A planta é um cruzamento híbrido de duas espécies. (The plant is a hybrid cross of two species.)
4. O projeto é um híbrido de arte e tecnologia. (The project is a hybrid of art and technology.)
5. Ele tem um estilo de música híbrido. (He has a hybrid music style.)

European Portuguese

1. Este automóvel é híbrido e poupa muita gasolina. (This car is hybrid and saves a lot of gasoline.)
2. Estamos a adotar um modelo de trabalho híbrido. (We are adopting a hybrid work model.)
3. A planta é um cruzamento híbrido de duas espécies. (The plant is a hybrid cross of two species.)
4. O projeto é um híbrido de arte e tecnologia. (The project is a hybrid of art and technology.)
5. Ele tem um estilo musical híbrido. (He has a hybrid musical style.)