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

Yes

The only differences in the word "saiu" between Brazilian and Continental Portuguese are phonetic. In terms of meaning, grammar, and spelling, the word is identical. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are typically more open and clearly articulated, creating a more melodic rhythm. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels are often reduced or "swallowed," which makes the pronunciation sound more clipped and consonant-heavy.

Brazilian Portuguese

1. Ele saiu de casa muito cedo. (He left home very early.)
2. O ônibus saiu da parada agora há pouco. (The bus left the stop a short while ago.)
3. A notícia saiu no jornal de hoje. (The news came out in today's newspaper.)
4. Ela saiu para o shopping com as amigas. (She went out to the mall with her friends.)
5. O resultado da prova saiu no site. (The test result came out on the website.)

European Portuguese

1. Ele saiu de casa muito cedo. (He left home very early.)
2. O autocarro saiu da paragem agora mesmo. (The bus left the stop just now.)
3. A notícia saiu no jornal de hoje. (The news came out in today's newspaper.)
4. Ela saiu para o centro comercial com as amigas. (She went out to the shopping center with her friends.)
5. O resultado do exame saiu no site. (The exam result came out on the website.)