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

Yes

The spelling, grammar, and meaning of the word "indígenas" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the unstressed vowels (especially the "e" in the final syllable) tend to be more open and clearly articulated. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels are often "reduced" or closed, meaning the "e" in "indígenas" may sound much more like a very short, neutralized "i" or even be nearly silent.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Os povos indígenas lutam por suas terras. (Indigenous peoples fight for their lands.)
  2. Ela conhece muito sobre a cultura indígena. (She knows a lot about indigenous culture.)
  3. Muitos indígenas vivem na Amazônia. (Many indigenous people live in the Amazon.)
  4. É importante respeitar os direitos indígenas. (It is important to respect indigenous rights.)
  5. A arte indígena é muito rica e colorida. (Indigenous art is very rich and colorful.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Os povos indígenas lutam pelas suas terras. (Indigenous peoples fight for their lands.)
  2. Ela conhece muito sobre a cultura indígena. (She knows a lot about indigenous culture.)
  3. Muitos indígenas vivem na região amazónica. (Many indigenous people live in the Amazon region.)
  4. É importante respeitar os direitos indígenas. (It is important to respect indigenous rights.)
  5. A arte indígena é muito rica e colorida. (Indigenous art is very rich and colorful.)