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

Yes

The meaning, spelling, and grammatical function of "substituir" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, vowels are typically more open and clearly articulated. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels are often reduced, shortened, or almost entirely silent, which makes the word sound more "compressed" or "clipped" to a Brazilian ear.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Eu estou substituindo o açúcar por adoçante. (I am substituting sugar with sweetener.)
2. O técnico está substituindo o jogador agora. (The coach is substituting the player now.)
3. Precisamos substituir essa lâmpada queimada. (We need to replace this burnt-out bulb.)
4. Você está substituindo a manteiga por margarina? (Are you substituting butter with margarine?)
5. Eles vão substituir o sofá antigo por um novo. (They are going to replace the old sofa with a new one.)

Portuguese Examples

1. Estou a substituir o açúcar por adoçante. (I am substituting sugar with sweetener.)
2. O treinador está a substituir o jogador agora. (The coach is substituting the player now.)
3. Precisamos substituir esta lâmpada fundida. (We need to replace this burnt-out bulb.)
4. Estás a substituir a manteiga por margarina? (Are you substituting butter with margarine?)
5. Eles vão substituir o sofá antigo por um novo. (They are going to replace the old sofa with a new one.)