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

Yes

The only differences between the word in Brazilian and Continental Portuguese are phonetic. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels tend to be more open, and the rhythm is "syllable-timed," meaning each syllable is given a relatively equal duration, making the word sound more musical. In Continental Portuguese, the unstressed vowels are often "reduced" or swallowed, creating a "stress-timed" rhythm where the word sounds more clipped and the vowels are more closed.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples:

1. Desenhe um quadrado no papel. (Draw a square on the paper.)
2. A área do quadrado é de dez metros. (The area of the square is ten meters.)
3. Ele é um cara muito quadrado, não gosta de festas. (He is a very square guy, he doesn't like parties.)
4. A mesa da cozinha é quadrada. (The kitchen table is square.)
5. Preciso de um azulejo quadrado para o reparo. (I need a square tile for the repair.)

Continental Portuguese Examples:

1. Desenha um quadrado no papel. (Draw a square on the paper.)
2. A área do quadrado é de dez metros. (The area of the square is ten meters.)
3. Ele é um tipo muito quadrado, não gosta de festas. (He is a very square guy, he doesn't like parties.)
4. A mesa da cozinha é quadrada. (The kitchen table is square.)
5. Preciso de um azulejo quadrado para a reparação. (I need a square tile for the repair.)