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

Yes

The word "mudei" is identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese regarding its meaning, spelling, and grammatical function (it is the first-person singular preterite indicative of the verb mudar). The only difference is in pronunciation. In Brazil, vowels are typically more open and clearly articulated. In Portugal, unstressed vowels (such as the "e" in "mudei") undergo more significant reduction, often sounding more closed or neutralized.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples:

1. Eu mudei de apartamento mês passado. (I moved apartments last month.)
2. Mudei de ideia sobre o celular. (I changed my mind about the cell phone.)
3. Mudei o caminho para evitar o trânsito. (I changed the route to avoid traffic.)
4. Eu mudei de emprego recentemente. (I changed jobs recently.)
5. Mudei o meu visual para o verão. (I changed my look for the summer.)

Continental Portuguese Examples:

1. Mudei de casa para perto do trabalho. (I moved house to be near work.)
2. Mudei de opinião sobre o telemóvel. (I changed my opinion about the mobile phone.)
3. Mudei o trajeto para evitar o trânsito. (I changed the route to avoid traffic.)
4. Mudei de emprego recentemente. (I changed jobs recently.)
5. Mudei o meu visual para o verão. (I changed my look for the summer.)