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

Yes

The meaning, spelling, and grammar of the word "cantor" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation.

In Brazilian Portuguese, the pronunciation of the final "r" varies significantly by region; in many areas (like Rio de Janeiro or the North), it is often aspirated (sounding like an "h") or almost silent, and the vowels tend to be more open. In Continental Portuguese, the "r" is typically more pronounced (a tapped or trilled "r"), and unstressed vowels are much more closed or even reduced.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Aquele cantor é muito famoso no Brasil. (That singer is very famous in Brazil.)
  2. Eu adoro ouvir esse cantor de sertanejo. (I love listening to this sertanejo singer.)
  3. O cantor vai fazer um show amanhã. (The singer is going to perform a show tomorrow.)
  4. Aquele cantor tem uma voz maravilhosa. (That singer has a wonderful voice.)
  5. Quem é o seu cantor favorito? (Who is your favorite singer?)

Portuguese (Portugal) Examples

  1. Aquele cantor é muito conhecido em Portugal. (That singer is very well-known in Portugal.)
  2. Gosto muito de ouvir este cantor. (I like listening to this singer very much.)
  3. O cantor está a fazer um concerto amanhã. (The singer is performing a concert tomorrow.)
  4. Aquele cantor tem uma voz fantástica. (That singer has a fantastic voice.)
  5. Quem é o teu cantor preferido? (Who is your favorite singer?)