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

Yes

The spelling, meaning, and grammar of "progressistas" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The difference is purely phonological. In Brazil, the "s" at the end of syllables is typically pronounced as a sibilant [s] (or sometimes [ʃ] in Rio de Janeiro), whereas in Portugal, it is almost universally pronounced as a postalveolar [ʃ] (the "sh" sound). Additionally, the unstressed vowels in Portugal are much more "closed" or reduced than the more open vowels used in Brazil.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples:

1. Os progressistas defendem a reforma do sistema de saúde. (Progressives defend the reform of the healthcare system.)
2. Ela se identifica com os valores progressistas. (She identifies with progressive values.)
3. O debate entre progressistas e conservadores foi muito intenso. (The debate between progressives and conservatives was very intense.)
4. Muitos jovens buscam movimentos progressistas. (Many young people seek progressive movements.)
5. As ideias progressistas ganharam força no Brasil. (Progressive ideas gained strength in Brazil.)

Portuguese (Continental) Examples:

1. Os progressistas defendem a reforma do sistema de saúde. (Progressives defend the reform of the healthcare system.)
2. Ela identifica-se com os valores progressistas. (She identifies with progressive values.)
3. O debate entre progressistas e conservadores foi muito intenso. (The debate between progressives and conservatives was very intense.)
4. Muitos jovens procuram movimentos progressistas. (Many young people seek progressive movements.)
5. As ideias progressistas ganharam força em Portugal. (Progressive ideas gained strength in Portugal.)