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

Yes

The word "templo" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammar in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels tend to be more open and the rhythm of speech is more melodic (syllable-timed). In Continental Portuguese, vowels—especially unstressed ones—are often more closed or reduced, and the rhythm of speech is more stress-timed.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. O templo budista é um lugar de muita paz. (The Buddhist temple is a place of great peace.)
  2. Eles estão construindo um novo templo na região. (They are building a new temple in the region.)
  3. Eu adoro a arquitetura daquele templo. (I love the architecture of that temple.)
  4. O templo ficou de pé por séculos. (The temple has stood for centuries.)
  5. É proibido tirar fotos dentro do templo. (It is forbidden to take photos inside the temple.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. O templo budista é um lugar de grande paz. (The Buddhist temple is a place of great peace.)
  2. Estão a construir um novo templo na região. (They are building a new temple in the region.)
  3. Adoro a arquitetura daquele templo. (I love the architecture of that temple.)
  4. O templo permaneceu de pé durante séculos. (The temple remained standing for centuries.)
  5. É proibido tirar fotografias no interior do templo. (It is forbidden to take photographs inside the temple.)