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

Yes

The word "moradores" is identical in spelling, meaning, and grammatical function in both Brazilian and European Portuguese. It refers to people who reside in a specific place (such as a building, a neighborhood, or a house). The only difference lies in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, unstressed vowels (like the "e" in moradores) tend to be more open and clearly articulated. In European Portuguese, these unstressed vowels are often more closed or heavily reduced, sometimes sounding almost silent to a Brazilian ear.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Os moradores do condomínio decidiram pintar a fachada. (The residents of the complex decided to paint the facade.)
  2. Ela conversa com os moradores do bairro todo dia. (She talks to the neighborhood residents every day.)
  3. Os moradores estão muito felizes com a nova praça. (The residents are very happy with the new plaza.)
  4. Precisamos enviar um comunicado para todos os moradores. (We need to send a notice to all residents.)
  5. Muitos moradores se mudaram para outra cidade recentemente. (Many residents moved to another city recently.)

European Portuguese Examples

  1. Os moradores do prédio estão a organizar uma festa. (The residents of the building are organizing a party.)
  2. Ela fala com os moradores da zona todos os dias. (She talks to the residents of the area every day.)
  3. Os moradores estão a queixar-se do barulho excessivo. (The residents are complaining about the excessive noise.)
  4. É preciso avisar todos os moradores sobre o corte de água. (It is necessary to warn all residents about the water cut.)
  5. Há novos moradores a chegar ao bairro. (There are new residents arriving in the neighborhood.)