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

Yes

The word "bebeu" is the third-person singular, preterite indicative form of the verb beber (to drink). There are no differences in meaning, grammar, or spelling between Brazilian and Continental Portuguese for this specific word. The only difference lies in pronunciation: Brazilian Portuguese tends to pronounce the vowels more openly and clearly, while Continental Portuguese often features more vowel reduction, making the unstressed vowels sound shorter or more "closed."

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Ele bebeu muita água. (He drank a lot of water.)
  2. Ela bebeu todo o suco de laranja. (She drank all the orange juice.)
  3. O bebê bebeu o leite bem rápido. (The baby drank the milk very quickly.)
  4. Ele bebeu uma cerveja gelada no bar. (He drank a cold beer at the bar.)
  5. Quem bebeu o meu refrigerante? (Who drank my soda?)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Ele bebeu muita água. (He drank a lot of water.)
  2. Ela bebeu todo o sumo de laranja. (She drank all the orange juice.)
  3. O bebé bebeu o leite muito rapidamente. (The baby drank the milk very quickly.)
  4. Ele bebeu uma imperial no café. (He drank a draft beer at the café.)
  5. Quem bebeu a minha gasosa? (Who drank my soda?)