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

Yes

The only difference between the two variants is pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the "l" is vocalized (sounding like a "u" in "food"), and the "s" at the end of the word is a standard "s" sound. In Continental Portuguese, the "l" is more clearly articulated (alveolar), and the "s" at the end of the word is pronounced as a "sh" sound (shibilant). The spelling, grammar, and meaning remain identical.

Brazilian Portuguese examples:

1. Preciso comprar novos utensílios de cozinha. (I need to buy new kitchen utensils.)
2. Guarde os utensílios na gaveta. (Put the utensils in the drawer.)
3. Esses utensílios de madeira são ótimos. (Those wooden utensils are great.)
4. O kit contém vários utensílios de churrasco. (The kit contains various barbecue utensils.)
5. Limpe bem todos os utensílios após o uso. (Clean all utensils well after use.)

Continental Portuguese examples:

1. Preciso de comprar novos utensílios de cozinha. (I need to buy new kitchen utensils.)
2. Arruma os utensílios na gaveta. (Tidy the utensils in the drawer.)
3. Estes utensílios de madeira são excelentes. (These wooden utensils are excellent.)
4. O kit inclui diversos utensílios de grelhados. (The kit includes various grilling utensils.)
5. Lava bem todos os utensílios após a utilização. (Wash all utensils well after use.)