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

Yes

The word "uva" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammatical gender in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. In Brazil, the vowels tend to be more open and the pronunciation is more resonant. In Portugal, the vowels are often more "closed" or "reduced," and the rhythm of the word follows the characteristic more consonant-heavy stress of European Portuguese.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Eu adoro comer uva gelada no verão. (I love eating cold grapes in the summer.)
2. Você comprou uva verde ou roxa? (Did you buy green or purple grapes?)
3. Tem uva no suco que eu fiz. (There are grapes in the juice I made.)
4. A criança não gosta de uva sem semente. (The child doesn't like seedless grapes.)
5. Vou fazer um bolo de uva para o lanche. (I'm going to make a grape cake for a snack.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. Eu adoro comer uva fresca no verão. (I love eating fresh grapes in the summer.)
2. Compraste uva verde ou uva branca? (Did you buy green grapes or white grapes?)
3. Há uva no sumo que eu fiz. (There are grapes in the juice I made.)
4. A criança não gosta de uva sem semente. (The child doesn't like seedless grapes.)
5. Vou fazer um bolo de uva para o lanche. (I'm going to make a grape cake for a snack.)