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

Yes

The spelling, grammar, and fundamental meaning of "pátria" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are generally more open and the word follows a more syllable-timed rhythm, making the stressed "á" very clear and the "i" in the final syllable distinct. In Continental Portuguese, the rhythm is more stress-timed, and unstressed vowels—such as the "i" in the final syllable—are often reduced or "swallowed," making the word sound more clipped.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Eu amo a minha pátria. (I love my homeland.)
2. Ele sempre defendeu a sua pátria. (He always defended his homeland.)
3. A pátria é o lugar onde a gente nasce. (The homeland is the place where we are born.)
4. Sinto muito orgulho da minha pátria. (I feel very proud of my/my own homeland.)
5. O hino nacional exalta a pátria. (The national anthem exalts the homeland.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. Eu amo a minha pátria. (I love my homeland.)
2. Ele sempre defendeu a sua pátria. (He always defended his homeland.)
3. A pátria é a terra onde nós nascemos. (The homeland is the land where we are born.)
4. Sinto orgulho da minha pátria. (I feel pride in my homeland.)
5. O hino nacional exalta a pátria. (The national anthem exalts the homeland.)