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

Yes

The word "mensais" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammar in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only differences are in pronunciation.

In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are generally more open, and the "s" at the end of the word is pronounced as a clear [s] (like "ss" in "pass"). In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels often undergo reduction (becoming shorter or nearly silent), and the "s" at the end of a syllable or word is typically pronounced as a "sh" [ʃ] sound.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. As parcelas mensais estão muito altas. (The monthly installments are very high.)
2. Nós temos reuniões mensais na empresa. (We have monthly meetings at the company.)
3. Eu preciso organizar meus gastos mensais. (I need to organize my monthly expenses.)
4. Os custos mensais da casa aumentaram. (The monthly costs of the house increased.)
5. Verifique se os pagamentos mensais foram feitos. (Check if the monthly payments were made.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. As prestações mensais estão muito elevadas. (The monthly installments are very high.)
2. Fazemos reuniões mensais na empresa. (We do monthly meetings at the company.)
3. Preciso organizar as minhas despesas mensais. (I need to organize my monthly expenses.)
4. Os encargos mensais da casa subiram. (The monthly charges of the house went up.)
5. Confirme se os pagamentos mensais foram efetuados. (Confirm if the monthly payments were carried out.)