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

Yes

The spelling, meaning, and grammatical function of "aranha" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only differences lie in pronunciation and rhythm. Brazilian Portuguese tends to have more open vowels and a more melodic, syllable-timed cadence. In contrast, Continental Portuguese features more vowel reduction (where unstressed vowels, such as the final "a," are often "swallowed" or neutralized) and a stress-timed rhythm, which can make the word sound more clipped and less resonant.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples:

1. Eu vi uma aranha no meu quarto. (I saw a spider in my room.)
2. Cuidado, essa aranha pode ser venenosa! (Watch out, this spider might be poisonous!)
3. Tem uma aranha enorme na teia ali. (There is a huge spider on that web there.)
4. Eu odeio aranha, morro de medo. (I hate spiders, I'm terrified.)
5. A aranha está fazendo a teia dela. (The spider is making its web.)

Continental Portuguese Examples:

1. Vi uma aranha no meu quarto. (I saw a spider in my room.)
2. Cuidado, essa aranha pode ser perigosa. (Careful, this spider can be dangerous.)
3. Há uma aranha enorme naquela teia. (There is a huge spider in that web.)
4. Detesto aranhas, tenho pavor delas. (I hate spiders, I am terrified of them.)
5. A aranha está a fazer a sua teia. (The spider is making its web.)