The Great Divide
European and Brazilian Portuguese diverged significantly over 500 years. While they share the same roots, the two dialects have evolved differently in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.
Vowel Reduction
One of the most striking differences is how European Portuguese swallows unstressed vowels. While Brazilians pronounce every vowel clearly, Europeans reduce or drop many unstressed vowels — giving EP that distinctive, clipped sound.
Why This Matters
If you're moving to Portugal, learning Brazilian Portuguese first will create habits that are difficult to unlearn. Como Um Nativo teaches European Portuguese from day one.
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