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

Yes

The word "anda" is identical in spelling, meaning, and grammatical function in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The primary difference is pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are generally more open and clearly articulated. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels—particularly the "a" in "anda"—tend to be more closed, reduced, or even nearly suppressed, giving the word a more "clipped" or "swallowed" sound.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Ele anda muito rápido. (He walks very fast.)
  2. Ele anda muito cansado ultimamente. (He has been very tired lately.)
  3. Anda logo, estamos atrasados! (Hurry up, we are late!)
  4. Ele anda trabalhando demais. (He has been working too much.)
  5. A situação anda difícil por aqui. (The situation has been difficult around here.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Ele anda muito rápido. (He walks very fast.)
  2. Ele anda muito cansado ultimamente. (He has been very tired lately.)
  3. Despacha-te, estamos atrasados! (Hurry up, we are late!)
  4. Ele anda a trabalhar demais. (He has been working too much.)
  5. A situação anda difícil por aqui. (The situation has been difficult around here.)