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

Yes

The word mensalmente is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammatical function in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is in pronunciation:

• Brazilian Portuguese: The vowels are more open and the syllables are clearly articulated. The final "-e" in "-mente" is typically pronounced clearly as a soft [i] sound.
• Continental Portuguese: The language features significant vowel reduction. The unstressed vowels (like the "e" in "mente") are often shortened or nearly swallowed, making the word sound more clipped and consonant-heavy.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Eu pago o aluguel mensalmente. (I pay the rent monthly.)
2. O salário cai na conta mensalmente. (The salary is deposited into the account monthly.)
3. Você precisa revisar o contrato mensalmente. (You need to review the contract monthly.)
4. A empresa envia o boleto mensalmente. (The company sends the invoice monthly.)
5. Nós fazemos uma reunião mensalmente. (We hold a meeting monthly.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. Eu pago a renda mensalmente. (I pay the rent monthly.)
2. O ordenado cai na conta mensalmente. (The salary is deposited into the account monthly.)
3. Tu precisas de rever o contrato mensalmente. (You need to review the contract monthly.)
4. A empresa envia a fatura mensalmente. (The company sends the invoice monthly.)
5. Nós fazemos uma reunião mensalmente. (We hold a meeting monthly.)