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

Yes.

The word lutam is the third-person plural present indicative of the verb lutar (to fight, struggle, or strive). There are no differences in meaning, grammar, or spelling between Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation: Brazilian Portuguese tends to pronounce vowels more openly and clearly, while Continental Portuguese is characterized by significant vowel reduction, which often makes unstressed syllables sound much more closed or even nearly silent.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Eles lutam pelos seus direitos. (They fight for their rights.)
2. Os jogadores lutam para ganhar o jogo. (The players fight to win the game.)
3. As pessoas lutam contra a desigualdade. (People fight against inequality.)
4. Eles lutam para conseguir uma vaga. (They fight to get a spot/position.)
5. As mulheres lutam por igualdade de gênero. (Women fight for gender equality.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. Eles lutam pelos seus direitos. (They fight for their rights.)
2. Os jogadores lutam para vencer o jogo. (The players fight to win the game.)
3. As pessoas lutam contra a desigualdade. (People fight against inequality.)
4. Eles lutam para obter uma vaga. (They fight to obtain a spot/position.)
5. As mulheres lutam por igualdade de género. (Women fight for gender equality.)