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

Yes

The spelling and meaning of "laranjas" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese; it refers both to the fruit and the color orange. The only difference lies in pronunciation:

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu adoro comer laranjas no café da manhã. (I love eating oranges for breakfast.)
  2. As laranjas estão muito doces hoje. (The oranges are very sweet today.)
  3. Comprei um saco de laranjas no mercado. (I bought a bag of oranges at the market.)
  4. Ela comprou uma blusa laranja. (She bought an orange blouse.)
  5. Vou fazer um suco de laranjas para você. (I'm going to make an orange juice for you.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu adoro comer laranjas ao pequeno-almoço. (I love eating oranges for breakfast.)
  2. As laranjas estão muito doces hoje. (The oranges are very sweet today.)
  3. Comprei um saco de laranjas no supermercado. (I bought a bag of oranges at the supermarket.)
  4. Ela comprou uma t-shirt cor de laranja. (She bought an orange t-shirt.)
  5. Vou fazer um sumo de laranjas para ti. (I'm going to make an orange juice for you.)