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

Yes

The only differences between "proteínas" in Brazilian Portuguese and Continental Portuguese are related to pronunciation. The spelling, grammatical function (feminine plural noun), and biological meaning remain identical in both dialects. In Brazil, the vowels tend to be more open and the syllables are more clearly articulated, whereas in Portugal, unstressed vowels are often reduced or "swallowed," resulting in a more closed phonetic rhythm.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu preciso comer mais proteínas para ganhar massa muscular. (I need to eat more proteins to gain muscle mass.)
  2. O ovo é uma excelente fonte de proteínas para o café da manhã. (Egg is an excellent source of proteins for breakfast.)
  3. Muitas pessoas estão cortando as proteínas da dieta por engano. (Many people are cutting proteins from their diet by mistake.)
  4. As proteínas são essenciais para a construção dos tecidos do corpo. (Proteins are essential for the building of the body's tissues.)
  5. Você sabe como medir o nível de proteínas no seu sangue? (Do you know how to measure the protein level in your blood?)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. É fundamental ingerir proteínas para manter a saúde. (It is fundamental to ingest proteins to maintain health.)
  2. O pequeno-almoço deve ser rico em proteínas. (Breakfast should be rich in proteins.)
  3. Estou a tentar aumentar o meu consumo de proteínas diariamente. (I am trying to increase my protein consumption daily.)
  4. Estas leguminosas contêm boas quantidades de proteínas. (These legumes contain good amounts of proteins.)
  5. A dieta deve equilibrar os hidratos de carbono e as proteínas. (The diet must balance carbohydrates and proteins.)