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

Yes

The only difference between the two variants regarding this word is pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are generally more open and clearly articulated, giving the word a more melodic rhythm. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels undergo "vowel reduction," meaning the "o" in the suffix "-ores" is much more closed and muffled, often sounding nearly swallowed or like a very short "u" sound. The spelling, grammar, and meaning remain identical.

Brazilian Portuguese examples:

1. Queremos agradecer aos nossos leitores. (We want to thank our readers.)
2. Os leitores deste blog são muito ativos. (The readers of this blog are very active.)
3. Preparei um presente especial para os leitores. (I prepared a special gift for the readers.)
4. Os leitores de ficção científica adoram este autor. (Sci-fi readers love this author.)
5. Este livro foi um sucesso entre os leitores jovens. (This book was a success among young readers.)

Continental Portuguese examples:

1. Os leitores do jornal pediram uma alteração. (The newspaper readers requested a change.)
2. É importante ouvir o feedback dos leitores. (It is important to listen to reader feedback.)
3. Dirijo-me aos leitores desta revista. (I address the readers of this magazine.)
4. Muitos leitores ficaram surpreendidos com o final. (Many readers were surprised by the ending.)
5. O público e os leitores são a nossa prioridade. (The public and the readers are our priority.)