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

Yes

The word "arma" is identical in spelling, meaning, and grammar in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation.

In Brazilian Portuguese, the initial "a" is typically more open [a], and the final "a" is often slightly more audible. In Continental Portuguese, the initial "a" is much more closed [ɐ], sounding almost like a muffled "uh," and the final "a" is often very reduced or nearly silent.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. A polícia encontrou uma arma no carro. (The police found a weapon in the car.)
  2. A educação é a nossa melhor arma contra a desigualdade. (Education is our best weapon against inequality.)
  3. Ele usa a ironia como uma arma no trabalho. (He uses irony as a weapon at work.)
  4. Ele sempre carrega uma arma para se proteger. (He always carries a weapon to protect himself.)
  5. A inteligência dela é a sua maior arma. (Her intelligence is her greatest weapon.)

Portuguese (Portugal) Examples

  1. A polícia apreendeu uma arma de fogo. (The police seized a firearm.)
  2. O saber é a nossa melhor arma contra a ignorância. (Knowledge is our best weapon against ignorance.)
  3. Ele utiliza a ironia como arma no trabalho. (He utilizes irony as a weapon at work.)
  4. Ele anda armado para se defender. (He walks armed to defend himself.)
  5. A inteligência dela é a sua principal arma. (Her intelligence is her main weapon.)