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

Yes

The word "adversário" is identical in spelling, meaning, and grammatical function in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. Brazilian Portuguese features more "open" vowels and a more melodic, syllable-timed rhythm. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels are much more "closed" or reduced, and the rhythm is more stress-timed, which makes the word sound more clipped and sharper to a Brazilian ear.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. O Flamengo enfrentará um adversário difícil no próximo jogo. (Flamengo will face a difficult opponent in the next game.)
  2. Ele é um adversário muito respeitado no xadrez. (He is a very respected opponent in chess.)
  3. O advogado apresentou novos argumentos contra o seu adversário. (The lawyer presented new arguments against his adversary.)
  4. Não subestime o seu adversário na competição. (Do not underestimate your opponent in the competition.)
  5. A disputa entre os dois adversários foi muito intensa. (The dispute between the two adversaries was very intense.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. O adversário foi muito duro na partida de ontem. (The opponent was very tough in yesterday's match.)
  2. Estou a analisar as fraquezas do meu adversário. (I am analyzing my opponent's weaknesses.)
  3. O político preparou um discurso para enfrentar o seu adversário. (The politician prepared a speech to face his opponent.)
  4. A equipa está a jogar contra um adversário de peso. (The team is playing against a heavyweight opponent.)
  5. Não podes subestimar o adversário, mesmo que pareça fraco. (You cannot underestimate the opponent, even if they seem weak.)