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

No.

While the literal meaning of "rodada" (a round, a turn, or a cycle) is identical in both variants, there is a significant difference in usage and connotation. In Brazil, "rodada" is commonly used as a derogatory slang adjective to describe a person (typically a woman) who is perceived as sexually promiscuous. In Portugal, "rodada" is used almost exclusively as a noun to refer to a round of a competition, a cycle of events, or a rotation; it is not used as a descriptor for a person's character. Additionally, when referring to specific types of "rounds," Portuguese people typically use different vocabulary, such as jornada or ronda.

Brazilian Portuguese

1. A próxima rodada do campeonato começa amanhã. (The next round of the championship starts tomorrow.)
2. Vamos pagar uma rodada de cerveja para a galera. (Let's pay for a round of beer for the group.)
3. Essa é a última rodada de perguntas do jogo. (This is the last round of questions in the game.)
4. A rodada de sorteio será realizada à noite. (The drawing round will be held tonight.)
5. Ela é uma mulher muito rodada. (She is a very "easy" woman.)

European Portuguese

1. A próxima jornada do campeonato começa amanhã. (The next matchday of the championship starts tomorrow.)
2. Vamos pagar uma ronda de imperiais para o pessoal. (Let's pay for a round of draught beers for the folks.)
3. Esta é a última ronda de perguntas do jogo. (This is the last round of questions in the game.)
4. A fase do sorteio será realizada à noite. (The phase of the draw will be held tonight.)
5. Ela é uma mulher muito fácil. (She is a very easy woman.)