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

Yes

The spelling, meaning, and grammatical category of "satélite" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is pronunciation. Brazilian Portuguese tends to have more open vowels and a more melodic, rhythmic cadence. In contrast, Continental Portuguese features more closed vowels and a high degree of vowel reduction, where unstressed vowels (like the "a" and the "e" in "satélite") are often "swallowed" or pronounced very subtly.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. O satélite da Starlink está em órbita. (The Starlink satellite is in orbit.)
2. Precisamos de um sinal de satélite para o GPS. (We need a satellite signal for GPS.)
3. A Lua é o satélite natural da Terra. (The Moon is Earth's natural satellite.)
4. O satélite transmitiu as imagens ao vivo. (The satellite transmitted the images live.)
5. A empresa lançou um novo satélite de comunicação. (The company launched a new communication satellite.)

European Portuguese Examples

1. O satélite da Starlink está em órbita. (The Starlink satellite is in orbit.)
2. Precisamos de um sinal de satélite para o GPS. (We need a satellite signal for GPS.)
3. A Lua é o satélite natural da Terra. (The Moon is Earth's natural satellite.)
4. O satélite transmitiu as imagens em direto. (The satellite transmitted the images live.)
5. A empresa lançou um novo satélite de comunicação. (The company launched a new communication satellite.)