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

Yes

The word "avô" is identical in spelling, meaning, and grammatical function in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is in pronunciation and the rhythmic cadence of the sentence. Brazilian Portuguese tends to have more open vowel sounds and a more melodic stress pattern, while Continental Portuguese features more frequent reduction of unstressed vowels and a more "closed" phonetic rhythm.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Meu avô é muito legal. (My grandfather is very cool.)
  2. Eu gosto de ir na casa do meu avô. (I like going to my grandfather's house.)
  3. O meu avô está fazendo um bolo. (My grandfather is making a cake.)
  4. Amanhã eu vou ver meu avô. (Tomorrow I am going to see my grandfather.)
  5. Meu avô trabalha na fazenda. (My grandfather works on the farm.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. O meu avô é muito giro. (My grandfather is very nice/cool.)
  2. Gosto de ir à casa do meu avô. (I like going to my grandfather's house.)
  3. O meu avô está a fazer um bolo. (My grandfather is making a cake.)
  4. Amanhã vou visitar o meu avô. (Tomorrow I am going to visit my grandfather.)
  5. O meu avô trabalha na quinta. (My grandfather works on the farm.)