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

Yes

The word "nestas" is a contraction of the preposition em (in, on, or at) and the feminine plural demonstrative pronoun estas (these). There are no differences in meaning, spelling, or grammar between Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation:

• Brazilian Portuguese: The vowels are more open and clearly articulated, making the syllables easy to distinguish.
• Continental Portuguese: The unstressed vowels are "reduced" or closed. The "e" in "nestas" is often pronounced very subtly, almost like a neutral, silent sound.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Nestas férias, eu vou viajar para o Rio. (In these holidays, I am going to Rio.)
2. Você deixou as chaves nestas gavetas? (Did you leave the keys in these drawers?)
3. Nestas manhãs de verão, faz muito calor. (In these summer mornings, it is very hot.)
4. Não confio nestas pessoas. (I don't trust these people.)
5. Coloque os livros nestas prateleiras. (Put the books on these shelves.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. Nestas férias, eu vou viajar para o Algarve. (In these holidays, I am going to the Algarve.)
2. Deixaste as chaves nestas gavetas? (Did you leave the keys in these drawers?)
3. Nestas manhãs de verão, está um calor enorme. (In these summer mornings, it is extremely hot.)
4. Não confio nestas pessoas. (I don't trust these people.)
5. Coloca os livros nestas prateleiras. (Put the books on these shelves.)