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

Yes

The word "seja" is identical in meaning, grammar, and spelling in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the "e" is typically pronounced as a clear, open or mid-vowel ([se.ʒɐ]). In Continental Portuguese, due to the characteristic reduction of unstressed vowels, the "e" is much more closed and neutralized, often sounding like a very short, nearly silent central vowel ([sɨ.ʒɐ]).

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Seja bem-vindo à nossa casa. (Welcome to our house.)
2. Espero que ele seja um bom professor. (I hope he is a good teacher.)
3. Seja você mesmo em qualquer situação. (Be yourself in any situation.)
4. Seja o que for, eu vou te ajudar. (Whatever it is, I will help you.)
5. Pode ser que ele seja o culpado. (It could be that he is the guilty one.)

Portuguese Examples

1. Sê bem-vindo à nossa casa. (Welcome to our house.)
2. Espero que ele seja um bom professor. (I hope he is a good teacher.)
3. Sê tu mesmo em qualquer situação. (Be yourself in any situation.)
4. Seja o que for, eu vou ajudar-te. (Whatever it is, I will help you.)
5. Pode ser que ele seja o culpado. (It could be that he is the guilty one.)