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

Yes

The spelling, meaning, and grammatical function of "técnicas" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are generally more open and clearly articulated, giving the word a more rhythmic, "syllable-timed" sound. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels tend to be more closed or even reduced (almost swallowed), which can make the word sound shorter or more "muffled" to a Brazilian ear.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu estou aprendendo novas técnicas de meditação. (I am learning new meditation techniques.)
  2. Essas técnicas de pintura são muito legais. (These painting techniques are very cool.)
  3. Ele usa técnicas de estudo para passar na prova. (He uses study techniques to pass the exam.)
  4. As técnicas de marketing da empresa são excelentes. (The company's marketing techniques are excellent.)
  5. Precisamos de técnicas de organização melhores. (We need better organization techniques.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Estou a aprender novas técnicas de meditação. (I am learning new meditation techniques.)
  2. Estas técnicas de pintura são muito boas. (These painting techniques are very good.)
  3. Ele utiliza técnicas de estudo para passar no exame. (He utilizes study techniques to pass the exam.)
  4. As técnicas de marketing da empresa são excelentes. (The company's marketing techniques are excellent.)
  5. Precisamos de melhores técnicas de organização. (We need better organization techniques.)