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

Yes.

The word "argumentos" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammatical function in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are generally more open and the rhythm is more syllable-timed (each syllable receives relatively equal weight). In Continental Portuguese, the rhythm is more stress-timed, meaning unstressed vowels are often "reduced" or nearly swallowed, and the "s" at the end of the word is typically pronounced as a "sh" sound (e.g., [ɐɾɡumɛntuʃ] in many regions of Portugal).

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Ele apresentou bons argumentos na reunião. (He presented good arguments in the meeting.)
2. Não tenho argumentos para discutir isso agora. (I don't have arguments to discuss this right now.)
3. Seus argumentos são muito convincentes. (Your arguments are very convincing.)
4. Ela usou argumentos lógicos para ganhar o debate. (She used logical arguments to win the debate.)
5. Precisamos de mais argumentos para convencer o cliente. (We need more arguments to convince the client.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. Ele apresentou bons argumentos na reunião. (He presented good arguments in the meeting.)
2. Não tenho argumentos para discutir este assunto. (I have no arguments to discuss this subject.)
3. Os teus argumentos são bastante convincentes. (Your arguments are quite convincing.)
4. Ela utilizou argumentos lógicos para vencer o debate. (She used logical arguments to win the debate.)
5. É necessário termos mais argumentos para convencer o cliente. (It is necessary to have more arguments to convince the client.)