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

Yes

The word "sintéticas" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammar in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the unstressed vowels (the "i" in sin- and the "e" in -ti-) are pronounced more openly and clearly. In Continental Portuguese, these unstressed vowels are much more "closed" or reduced, often sounding almost swallowed or nearly silent to a non-native ear.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Essas calças são feitas de fibras sintéticas. (These pants are made of synthetic fibers.)
  2. Eu evito usar tecidos sintéticos no verão. (I avoid using synthetic fabrics in the summer.)
  3. As fibras sintéticas são muito resistentes. (Synthetic fibers are very resistant.)
  4. Ela comprou uma jaqueta de couro sintético. (She bought a synthetic leather jacket.)
  5. Essas cores sintéticas parecem artificiais demais. (These synthetic colors look too artificial.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Estas calças são de fibras sintéticas. (These pants are made of synthetic fibers.)
  2. Não se deve usar tecidos sintéticos quando faz calor. (One should not use synthetic fabrics when it is hot.)
  3. As fibras sintéticas são bastante duradouras. (Synthetic fibers are quite durable.)
  4. Ela prefere acessórios em couro sintético. (She prefers accessories in synthetic leather.)
  5. Estas cores sintéticas parecem demasiado artificiais. (These synthetic colors look too artificial.)