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Is the word noz-moscada the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?

Yes

The word "noz-moscada" is identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese in terms of meaning, spelling, and grammar. The only difference is in pronunciation. In Brazil, the vowels and the rhythm of the word follow Brazilian phonetics, whereas in Portugal, the pronunciation is more closed and follows the stress patterns of Continental Portuguese. Additionally, while the word itself does not change, the surrounding vocabulary used when talking about the spice often differs (for example, Brazilians might say "moída" for ground, while Portuguese people might more commonly say "ralada" for grated).

Brazilian Portuguese

1. Eu gosto de colocar um pouco de noz-moscada no molho branco. (I like to put a little nutmeg in the white sauce.)
2. Você pode comprar noz-moscada moída no supermercado. (You can buy ground nutmeg at the supermarket.)
3. Adicione uma pitada de noz-moscada na receita. (Add a pinch of nutmeg to the recipe.)
4. O cheiro da noz-moscada está muito forte aqui. (The smell of nutmeg is very strong in here.)
5. Eu sempre uso noz-moscada no meu café. (I always use nutmeg in my coffee.)

Portuguese (Portugal)

1. Gosto de pôr um pouco de noz-moscada no molho béchamel. (I like to put a little nutmeg in the béchamel sauce.)
2. Podes comprar noz-moscada ralada na mercearia. (You can buy grated nutmeg at the grocery store.)
3. Acrescenta uma pitada de noz-moscada à receita. (Add a pinch of nutmeg to the recipe.)
4. O aroma da noz-moscada está muito intenso. (The aroma of nutmeg is very intense.)
5. Costumo usar noz-moscada no meu café. (I usually use nutmeg in my coffee.)