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

Yes

The meaning, spelling, and grammatical conjugation of "atacar" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only differences lie in pronunciation. In Brazil, vowels tend to be more open and clearly articulated, whereas in Portugal, vowels are often more closed, and unstressed vowels are frequently reduced or almost silenced. Additionally, the "r" at the end of the verb may sound more aspirated or retroflex in certain Brazilian regions, while in Portugal, it is typically a more distinct alveolar tap or a soft "h" sound.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. O cachorro atacou o menino no parque. (The dog attacked the boy in the park.)
  2. A gripe começou a me atacar ontem à noite. (The flu started attacking me last night.)
  3. O jogador atacou a defesa com muita velocidade. (The player attacked the defense with a lot of speed.)
  4. Vamos atacar esse bolo agora mesmo! (Let's attack/tackle this cake right now!)
  5. Ele atacou o adversário com palavras muito duras. (He attacked his opponent with very harsh words.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. O cão atacou o menino no parque. (The dog attacked the boy in the park.)
  2. A gripe começou a atacar-me ontem à noite. (The flu started attacking me last night.)
  3. O jogador atacou a defesa com muita velocidade. (The player attacked the defense with a lot of speed.)
  4. Vamos atacar este bolo agora mesmo! (Let's attack/tackle this cake right now!)
  5. Ele atacou o adversário com palavras muito duras. (He attacked his opponent with very harsh words.)