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

Yes.

The word nona (the feminine form of the ordinal number nono, meaning "ninth") is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammar in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is in pronunciation:

• In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are generally pronounced more openly and clearly. The final "a" is a distinct, audible /a/.
• In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels are often "reduced" or weakened. The final "a" is pronounced as a near-closed, very short sound (similar to a schwa /ɐ/), making it sound much more muted than in Brazil.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Esta é a nona vez que eu te ligo. (This is the ninth time I've called you.)
2. A nona pessoa da fila é meu irmão. (The ninth person in line is my brother.)
3. Ela ficou na nona posição da corrida. (She finished in ninth position in the race.)
4. A nona letra do alfabeto é o "i". (The ninth letter of the alphabet is "i".)
5. A nona porta do corredor está aberta. (The ninth door in the hallway is open.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. Esta é a nona vez que te ligo. (This is the ninth time I've called you.)
2. A nona pessoa da fila é o meu irmão. (The ninth person in line is my brother.)
3. Ela ficou na nona posição da corrida. (She finished in ninth position in the race.)
4. A nona letra do alfabeto é o "i". (The ninth letter of the alphabet is "i".)
5. A nona porta do corredor está aberta. (The ninth door in the hallway is open.)