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

Yes

The word "víamos" (the first-person plural of the pretérito imperfeito do indicativo of the verb ver) is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammar in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation.

In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels tend to be more "open," and the unstressed "a" is pronounced clearly. The "s" at the end of the word is typically pronounced as a soft "s" (as in "sun") or a "z" depending on the region. In Continental Portuguese, the vowels are much more "reduced" (the "a" becomes a very short, almost silent schwa sound), and the "s" is pronounced as a sibilant "sh" (as in "shoe").

Brazilian Portuguese usage

Continental Portuguese usage