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

Yes

The word "lobo" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammar in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the unstressed final "o" is typically pronounced as a clear [u] (sounding like "lobu"). In Continental Portuguese, while the final "o" is also reduced, the vowel quality and the rhythm of the word may vary depending on the specific regional accent, and the unstressed vowel may sometimes lean toward a more neutral [ɐ] sound.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. O lobo uivou durante a noite. (The wolf howled during the night.)
2. Eu vi um lobo na floresta. (I saw a wolf in the forest.)
3. O lobo feroz é um personagem de contos de fadas. (The big bad wolf is a fairy tale character.)
4. Eles estão observando o lobo. (They are observing the wolf.)
5. O lobo vive em uma alcateia. (The wolf lives in a pack.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. O lobo uivou durante a noite. (The wolf howled during the night.)
2. Vi um lobo na floresta. (I saw a wolf in the forest.)
3. O lobo feroz é um personagem de contos de fadas. (The big bad wolf is a fairy tale character.)
4. Estão a observar o lobo. (They are observing the wolf.)
5. O lobo vive numa alcateia. (The wolf lives in a pack.)