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Is the word vezes the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?
Yes
The word "vezes" is identical in meaning, grammar, and spelling in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only differences lie in pronunciation:
- Vowels and Rhythm: Brazilian Portuguese tends to have more open vowels and a "syllable-timed" rhythm, making the "e" in vezes sound more distinct. Continental Portuguese is "stress-timed," meaning unstressed vowels are often reduced, clipped, or even swallowed, making the final syllable sound much shorter or more neutralized.
- Phonetics: In many regions of Portugal, the final "es" may be pronounced with a very closed, almost unnoticeable vowel (resembling a "sh" sound), whereas in Brazil, it is typically more clearly articulated.
Brazilian Portuguese
- Eu fui àquela loja muitas vezes. (I went to that store many times.)
- Quantas vezes você já viu esse filme? (How many times have you seen this movie?)
- Às vezes eu gosto de comer pizza sozinho. (Sometimes I like to eat pizza alone.)
- Isso aconteceu três vezes hoje. (This happened three times today.)
- Não faço isso todas as vezes. (I don't do that every time.)
Continental Portuguese
- Fui àquela loja muitas vezes. (I went to that store many times.)
- Quantas vezes já viste este filme? (How many times have you seen this movie?)
- Às vezes, gosto de comer pizza sozinho. (Sometimes, I like to eat pizza alone.)
- Isto aconteceu três vezes hoje. (This happened three times today.)
- Não faço isto todas as vezes. (I don't do this every time.)
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