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

No

In Brazil, torcida is the standard noun used to refer to a group of fans, supporters, or the "fan base" of a sports team. In Portugal, while the word is understood, it is not the typical way to refer to this group of people. A Portuguese person would much more naturally use the word adeptos (supporters) or claque (the organized group of fans/ultras). Additionally, where a Brazilian might say arquibancada (stands), a Portuguese person would more commonly say bancadas.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples:

1. A torcida gritou muito durante o jogo. (The fans cheered loudly during the game.)
2. A torcida do Palmeiras é muito dedicada. (The Palmeiras fan base is very dedicated.)
3. A torcida ficou brava com o erro do árbitro. (The fans became angry with the referee's error.)
4. Precisamos do apoio da nossa torcida. (We need the support of our fans.)
5. A torcida lotou as arquibancadas. (The fans filled the stands.)

Portuguese (Portugal) Examples:

1. Os adeptos gritaram muito durante o jogo. (The supporters cheered loudly during the game.)
2. Os adeptos do Benfica são muito dedicados. (The Benfica supporters are very dedicated.)
3. Os adeptos ficaram irritados com o erro do árbitro. (The supporters became irritated with the referee's error.)
4. Precisamos do apoio dos adeptos. (We need the support of the supporters.)
5. A claque lotou as bancadas. (The organized fan group filled the stands.)