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

Yes

The only difference is in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, vowels are generally more open and clearly articulated. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels (such as the initial "e" in tecido) are much more reduced, often sounding like a closed "e" or a neutral schwa, which can make the word sound more "muffled" to a Brazilian ear.

Brazilian Portuguese examples:

1. Este tecido é muito macio. (This fabric is very soft.)
2. Eu comprei um tecido novo para a cortina. (I bought a new fabric for the curtain.)
3. O tecido muscular foi lesionado. (The muscle tissue was injured.)
4. Você sabe se esse tecido é resistente? (Do you know if this fabric is resistant?)
5. Esse tecido é muito bonito. (This fabric is very beautiful.)

Continental Portuguese examples:

1. Este tecido é bastante macio. (This fabric is quite soft.)
2. Comprei um tecido novo para a cortina. (I bought a new fabric for the curtain.)
3. O tecido muscular foi lesionado. (The muscle tissue was injured.)
4. Sabes se este tecido é resistente? (Do you know if this fabric is resistant?)
5. Este tecido é muito bonito. (This fabric is very beautiful.)