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

Yes

The word "tantas" is identical in meaning, grammar, and spelling in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are generally more open and clearly articulated. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels tend to be "reduced" or "closed," meaning the "a" sounds in "tantas" will sound much more muffled or neutralized, approaching a short, faint "uh" sound.

Brazilian Portuguese

1. Eu tenho tantas tarefas para fazer hoje. (I have so many tasks to do today.)
2. Por que você fez tantas perguntas? (Why did you ask so many questions?)
3. Tinha tantas pessoas no ônibus. (There were so many people on the bus.)
4. Ela comprou tantas roupas novas. (She bought so many new clothes.)
5. Você viu tantas fotos na internet? (Did you see so many photos on the internet?)

Continental Portuguese

1. Tenho tantas tarefas para fazer hoje. (I have so many tasks to do today.)
2. Porque é que fizeste tantas perguntas? (Why did you ask so many questions?)
3. Havia tantas pessoas no autocarro. (There were so many people on the bus.)
4. Ela comprou tantas sapatilhas novas. (She bought so many new sneakers.)
5. Viste tantas fotografias na internet? (Did you see so many photos on the internet?)