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

Yes

The spelling, meaning, and grammatical function of "químicos" are identical in both Brazilian and European Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are generally more open, and the rhythm is more syllable-timed, making the "i" sound very clear. In European Portuguese, the vowels are more closed, and unstressed vowels are often reduced or "swallowed," making the word sound more clipped or consonant-heavy.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. "Evite o uso de produtos químicos no dia a dia." (Avoid the use of chemical products in daily life.)
  2. "Os químicos estão trabalhando na nova fórmula." (The chemists are working on the new formula.)
  3. "Essa limpeza usa muitos químicos fortes." (This cleaning uses many strong chemicals.)
  4. "A empresa fabrica produtos químicos para agricultura." (The company manufactures chemical products for agriculture.)
  5. "Os químicos analisaram a amostra de água." (The chemists analyzed the water sample.)

European Portuguese Examples

  1. "Evite o uso de produtos químicos no quotidiano." (Avoid the use of chemical products in everyday life.)
  2. "Os químicos estão a trabalhar na nova fórmula." (The chemists are working on the new formula.)
  3. "Esta limpeza utiliza muitos químicos fortes." (This cleaning uses many strong chemicals.)
  4. "A empresa fabrica produtos químicos para a agricultura." (The company manufactures chemical products for agriculture.)
  5. "Os químicos analisaram a amostra de água." (The chemists analyzed the water sample.)