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

Yes.

The only difference between "países" in Brazilian Portuguese and Continental Portuguese is pronunciation. In Brazil, the final "s" is typically pronounced as a sibilant [s] (as in the English word "seeds"), and the vowels are more open. In Portugal, the final "s" is pronounced as a "sh" sound [ʃ] (as in the English word "she"), and the vowels tend to be more closed or reduced.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Eu quero viajar para vários países. (I want to travel to various countries.)
2. Quais são os seus países favoritos? (What are your favorite countries?)
3. O Brasil é um dos países mais populosos do mundo. (Brazil is one of the most populous countries in the world.)
4. Existem muitos países na África. (There are many countries in Africa.)
5. Esses países têm climas parecidos. (Those countries have similar climates.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. Pretendo viajar por vários países. (I intend to travel through various countries.)
2. Quais são os teus países preferidos? (What are your preferred countries?)
3. O Brasil é um dos países mais populosos do mundo. (Brazil is one of the most populous countries in the world.)
4. Há muitos países em África. (There are many countries in Africa.)
5. Estes países têm climas semelhantes. (These countries have similar climates.)