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

Yes.

The word is identical in meaning, grammar, and spelling in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only differences are phonetic:

• Vowel Reduction: In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels (such as the "i" in significativas) are much more "closed" or "reduced" than in Brazilian Portuguese. In many Brazilian regions, these vowels are pronounced clearly and openly, whereas in Portugal, they may sound much shorter or almost swallowed.
• Sibilance: Depending on the region in Portugal, the "s" in the plural suffix may be pronounced as a "sh" sound ([ʃ]), whereas in many parts of Brazil, it is pronounced as a standard "s" ([s]).

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. As mudanças foram significativas. (The changes were significant.)
2. As perdas foram significativas para a empresa. (The losses were significant for the company.)

• As notas foram muito significativas para ela. (The grades were very meaningful to her.)

4. As melhorias são significativas neste mês. (The improvements are significant this month.)
5. As diferenças entre os dois são significativas. (The differences between the two are significant.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. Houve alterações significativas. (There were significant alterations.)
2. As perdas foram significativas para a empresa. (The losses were significant for the company.)
3. As notas foram bastante significativas para ela. (The grades were quite meaningful to her.)
4. As melhorias são significativas neste mês. (The improvements are significant this month.)
5. As diferenças entre ambos são significativas. (The differences between both are significant.)