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

Yes

The word "reino" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammar in both Brazilian and European Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels tend to be more open and the pronunciation is more phonetic and syllable-timed. In European Portuguese, the vowels are often more closed or reduced (especially unstressed vowels, which can become almost silent), and the rhythm of speech is more stress-timed.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. O reino animal é muito interessante. (The animal kingdom is very interesting.)
2. Ele se sente o rei no seu próprio reino. (He feels like the king in his own kingdom.)
3. O Reino Unido é um país muito grande. (The United Kingdom is a very large country.)
4. A rainha governa o seu reino com justiça. (The queen governs her kingdom with justice.)
5. Eles descobriram um novo reino de fantasias. (They discovered a new kingdom of fantasies.)

European Portuguese Examples

1. O reino animal é muito interessante. (The animal kingdom is very interesting.)
2. Ele sente-se o rei no seu próprio reino. (He feels like the king in his own kingdom.)
3. O Reino Unido é um país bastante grande. (The United Kingdom is a quite large country.)
4. A rainha governa o seu reino com justiça. (The queen governs her kingdom with justice.)
5. Descobriram um novo reino de fantasias. (They discovered a new kingdom of fantasies.)