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

Yes.

The word "influentes" is identical in meaning, grammar, and spelling in both Brazilian and European Portuguese. The only difference is pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the unstressed vowels are generally more open and clearly articulated. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels (such as the final "e") are often reduced, closed, or almost "swallowed," giving the word a more consonant-heavy sound to Brazilian ears.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Os políticos influentes decidiram a nova lei. (The influential politicians decided on the new law.)
2. Ela conhece pessoas muito influentes no setor de tecnologia. (She knows very influential people in the technology sector.)
3. Esses grupos influentes mudaram o resultado da votação. (These influential groups changed the voting result.)
4. É preciso ter contatos influentes para conseguir esse cargo. (It is necessary to have influential contacts to get this position.)
5. As mídias influentes moldam a opinião pública hoje em dia. (The influential media outlets shape public opinion nowadays.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. Os políticos influentes decidiram a nova lei. (The influential politicians decided on the new law.)
2. Ela conhece pessoas muito influentes no setor da tecnologia. (She knows very influential people in the technology sector.)
3. Estes grupos influentes alteraram o resultado da votação. (These influential groups altered the voting result.)
4. É preciso ter contactos influentes para obter este cargo. (It is necessary to have influential contacts to obtain this position.)
5. Os meios de comunicação influentes moldam a opinião pública hoje em dia. (The influential media outlets shape public opinion nowadays.)