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

Yes

The word "buzinou" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammar in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are typically more open and clearly articulated, whereas in Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels tend to be more closed or even reduced (almost swallowed) in rapid speech.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. O motorista buzinou para eu atravessar a rua. (The driver honked for me to cross the street.)
  2. Ele buzinou muito forte de manhã e me acordou. (He honked very loudly in the morning and woke me up.)
  3. Ninguém buzinou quando o sinal ficou verde. (Nobody honked when the light turned green.)
  4. Por que você buzinou para aquele carro? (Why did you honk at that car?)
  5. O caminhão buzinou e assustou o cachorro. (The truck honked and scared the dog.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. O condutor buzinou para eu atravessar a estrada. (The driver honked for me to cross the road.)
  2. Ele buzinou com muita força de manhã e acordou-me. (He honked very loudly in the morning and woke me up.)
  3. Ninguém buzinou quando o semáforo ficou verde. (Nobody honked when the traffic light turned green.)
  4. Porque é que buzinaste para aquele carro? (Why did you honk at that car?)
  5. O camião buzinou e assustou o cão. (The truck honked and scared the dog.)