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

No

While the spelling, grammar, and core meaning of "protesto" are identical in both dialects, there is a difference in typical usage. In Brazilian Portuguese, "protesto" is a very common and natural word to describe a public street demonstration or march. In Continental Portuguese, while "protesto" is used for formal or legal objections, the word "manifestação" is much more frequently used to describe a public event or march in the streets.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples:

1. O protesto de ontem parou o trânsito. (Yesterday's protest stopped the traffic.)
2. Ele apresentou um protesto contra a nova lei. (He presented a protest against the new law.)
3. O protesto na avenida foi muito grande. (The protest on the avenue was very large.)
4. Houve um protesto contra o aumento de preços. (There was a protest against the price increase.)
5. O cartório registrou o protesto do título. (The notary's office registered the protest of the bill.)

Continental Portuguese Examples:

1. A manifestação de ontem parou o trânsito. (Yesterday's demonstration stopped the traffic.)
2. Ele apresentou um protesto contra a nova lei. (He presented a protest against the new law.)
3. A manifestação na avenida foi muito grande. (The demonstration on the avenue was very large.)
4. Houve um protesto contra o aumento de preços. (There was a protest against the price increase.)
5. O cartório registou o protesto do título. (The notary's office registered the protest of the bill.)