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

No.

While the word "aceite" is identical in spelling and grammar across both dialects, there is a difference in typical usage. In Brazil, "aceite" is frequently used as a noun to mean "acceptance" or "approval," particularly in corporate, digital, and legal contexts (e.g., "the acceptance of terms and conditions"). In Portugal, while "aceite" is the standard verb form, the noun "aceite" is much less common in everyday speech; Portuguese people would naturally use "aceitação" to express the same idea.

(Note: If you are looking for the word for cooking oil, the word is azeite for olive oil and óleo for other types of oil.)

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Espero que ele aceite o convite. (I hope he accepts the invitation.)
  2. O aceite dos termos de uso é obrigatório. (The acceptance of the terms of use is mandatory.)
  3. Não aceite menos do que você merece. (Do not accept less than you deserve.)
  4. O aceite da proposta foi confirmado pelo cliente. (The acceptance of the proposal was confirmed by the client.)
  5. É necessário que o diretor aceite o novo projeto. (It is necessary that the director accepts the new project.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Espero que ele aceite o convite. (I hope he accepts the invitation.)
  2. A aceitação dos termos de utilização é obrigatória. (The acceptance of the terms of use is mandatory.)
  3. Não aceite menos do que você merece. (Do not accept less than you deserve.)
  4. A aceitação da proposta foi confirmada pelo cliente. (The acceptance of the proposal was confirmed by the client.)
  5. É necessário que o diretor aceite o novo projeto. (It is necessary that the director accepts the new project.)