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

No.

In Brazil, moletom (the plural is moletons) refers to the piece of clothing itself, such as a sweatshirt or a hoodie. In Portugal, moletom refers specifically to the type of fabric (fleece or heavy cotton). When a person in Portugal wants to refer to the garment, they typically use the English loanword sweatshirt or the term camisola de moletom (fleece sweater).

Brazilian Portuguese

European Portuguese