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

Yes

The spelling, meaning, and grammatical function of "veterinários" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, vowels are generally more open and clearly articulated, and the final "s" is pronounced as a sharp [s]. In Continental Portuguese, there is significant vowel reduction (the unstressed "a" and "i" are often "swallowed" or shortened), and the final "s" is typically pronounced as a "sh" sound [ʃ].

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Os veterinários estão atendendo agora. (The veterinarians are seeing patients now.)
  2. Preciso encontrar veterinários bons para o meu cachorro. (I need to find good veterinarians for my dog.)
  3. Os veterinários chegaram cedo à clínica. (The veterinarians arrived early at the clinic.)
  4. Ela conversou com os veterinários sobre a vacina. (She talked to the veterinarians about the vaccine.)
  5. Muitos veterinários trabalham com animais silvestres. (Many veterinarians work with wild animals.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Os veterinários estão a atender agora. (The veterinarians are seeing patients now.)
  2. Preciso de encontrar veterinários bons para o meu cão. (I need to find good veterinarians for my dog.)
  3. Os veterinários chegaram cedo à clínica. (The veterinarians arrived early at the clinic.)
  4. Ela falou com os veterinários sobre a vacina. (She spoke with the veterinarians about the vaccine.)
  5. Muitos veterinários trabalham com animais selvagens. (Many veterinarians work with wild animals.)