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

Yes

The only difference between the word "material" in Brazilian Portuguese and Continental Portuguese is in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the final "l" is vocalized, meaning it sounds like a "u" (pronounced as ma-te-ri-AW). In Continental Portuguese, the "l" is pronounced as a clear lateral consonant (pronounced as ma-te-ri-AL). There are no differences in spelling, meaning, or grammar.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Estou comprando material escolar para as crianças. (I am buying school supplies for the children.)
2. O material de construção está chegando hoje. (The construction material is arriving today.)
3. Eu estou organizando todo o meu material de escritório. (I am organizing all of my office supplies.)
4. O material de estudo está acabando muito rápido. (The study material is running out very quickly.)
5. Você está usando um material muito resistente. (You are using a very resistant material.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. Estou a comprar material escolar para as crianças. (I am buying school supplies for the children.)
2. O material de construção está a chegar hoje. (The construction material is arriving today.)
3. Estou a organizar todo o meu material de escritório. (I am organizing all of my office supplies.)
4. O material de estudo está a acabar muito rápido. (The study material is running out very quickly.)
5. Estás a usar um material muito resistente. (You are using a very resistant material.)