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

Yes

The spelling, meaning, and grammatical function of "cãibra" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation: in Brazilian Portuguese, the nasal vowel "ã" tends to be more open and the rhythm of the word is more melodic, whereas in Continental Portuguese, the vowels are often more closed and the syllable structure is more clipped.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu tive uma cãibra na panturrilha durante a corrida. (I had a cramp in my calf during the run.)
  2. Cuidado para não ter cãibra na piscina. (Be careful not to get a cramp in the pool.)
  3. A cãibra foi tão forte que eu não consegui andar. (The cramp was so strong that I couldn't walk.)
  4. Ele sempre tem cãibra depois de jogar futebol. (He always gets cramps after playing soccer.)
  5. Você está sentindo alguma cãibra? (Are you feeling any cramps?)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Tive uma cãibra na perna enquanto corria. (I had a cramp in my leg while running.)
  2. Tem cuidado para não apanhares uma cãibra na piscina. (Take care not to catch a cramp in the pool.)
  3. A cãibra foi tão forte que nem me consegui mexer. (The cramp was so strong that I couldn't even move.)
  4. Ele costuma ter cãibras depois de jogar futebol. (He usually gets cramps after playing football.)
  5. Estás com alguma cãibra? (Are you having a cramp?)