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

No.

In Brazil, the typical usage of aldeia is most commonly associated with indigenous territories and tribal settlements (aldeia indígena). While it can technically refer to any small settlement, Brazilians generally use terms like povoado, vilarejo, or comunidade to describe small rural towns. In Portugal, aldeia is the standard, everyday word used to describe any small rural village or hamlet, regardless of whether it is indigenous or not.

Brazilian Portuguese usage:

1. A aldeia indígena foi protegida pelo governo. (The indigenous village was protected by the government.)
2. Eles vivem em uma aldeia isolada na floresta. (They live in an isolated village in the forest.)
3. Os costumes daquela aldeia são muito antigos. (The customs of that village are very ancient.)
4. A aldeia foi atingida por uma forte tempestade. (The village was hit by a strong storm.)
5. O caminho para a aldeia é muito difícil. (The path to the village is very difficult.)

Continental Portuguese usage:

1. A minha aldeia é muito tranquila. (My village is very peaceful.)
2. Ele nasceu numa pequena aldeia no Alentejo. (He was born in a small village in Alentejo.)
3. A aldeia tem apenas uma pequena padaria. (The village has only one small bakery.)
4. Gostamos de visitar aldeias históricas. (We like to visit historical villages.)
5. A aldeia fica perto da serra. (The village is located near the mountains.)