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

Yes

The word "robustos" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammar in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is in pronunciation:

• Vowels: In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are typically more open and clearly articulated. In Continental Portuguese, vowels are often more closed or even reduced (almost swallowed) in unstressed positions.
• The "s" sound: In most regions of Brazil, the "s" at the end of a syllable is pronounced as a soft "s" (as in "sun"). In Portugal, the "s" at the end of a syllable is almost always pronounced as a "sh" sound (as in "shoe").

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Os novos modelos de carros são muito robustos. (The new car models are very robust.)
2. Ele possui braços robustos devido ao treino. (He has robust/strong arms due to training.)
3. Os lucros da empresa foram bastante robustos este ano. (The company's profits were quite robust this year.)
4. Precisamos de sistemas de segurança mais robustos. (We need more robust security systems.)
5. Os dados apresentados são muito robustos e confiáveis. (The data presented are very robust and reliable.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. Os novos modelos de carros são muito resistentes. (The new car models are very sturdy/resistant.)
2. Ele tem braços muito fortes devido ao treino. (He has very strong arms due to training.)
3. Os lucros da empresa foram bastante sólidos este ano. (The company's profits were quite solid this year.)
4. Precisamos de sistemas de segurança mais resistentes. (We need more resistant/sturdy security systems.)
5. Os dados apresentados são muito consistentes e fiáveis. (The data presented are very consistent and reliable.)