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

Yes.

The word "lidar" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammatical category (an infinitive verb) in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The primary differences are phonetic and syntactic:

• Pronunciation: The pronunciation of the vowels and the "r" at the end of the word varies depending on the regional accent of the speaker.
• Syntax: While the word itself does not change, the grammatical construction used to express continuous actions differs. A Brazilian would typically use the gerund (lidando), whereas a person from Portugal would typically use the prepositional infinitive (a lidar).

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Eu estou lidando com muitos problemas ultimamente. (I am dealing with many problems lately.)
2. Ela sabe lidar muito bem com crianças. (She knows how to deal with children very well.)
3. É difícil lidar com essa situação. (It is difficult to deal with this situation.)
4. Ele tem dificuldade em lidar com o estresse. (He has difficulty dealing with stress.)
5. Não sei como lidar com tanta gente. (I don't know how to deal with so many people.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. Eu estou a lidar com muitos problemas ultimamente. (I am dealing with many problems lately.)
2. Ela sabe lidar muito bem com crianças. (She knows how to deal with children very well.)
3. É difícil lidar com esta situação. (It is difficult to deal with this situation.)
4. Ele tem dificuldade em lidar com o stress. (He has difficulty dealing with stress.)
5. Não sei como tratar de tanta gente. (I don't know how to handle so many people.)