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

Yes

The word "chorosa" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammar in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation, specifically regarding vowel quality. In Brazilian Portuguese, unstressed vowels (such as the "o" in this word) tend to be more open and clearly articulated. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels are more heavily reduced or "closed," often sounding more neutralized or nearly swallowed. Note that because the "s" is positioned between two vowels, it is pronounced as a /z/ in both varieties.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples:

1. A bebê está muito chorosa hoje. (The baby is very tearful today.)
2. Ela é uma menina muito chorosa. (She is a very tearful girl.)
3. A garota ficou chorosa após o filme. (The girl became tearful after the movie.)
4. Minha irmã é uma criança chorosa. (My sister is a crying child.)
5. Não seja tão chorosa por nada. (Don't be so tearful for nothing.)

Continental Portuguese Examples:

1. A bebé está muito chorosa hoje. (The baby is very tearful today.)
2. Ela é uma rapariga muito chorosa. (She is a very tearful girl.)
3. A miúda ficou chorosa após o filme. (The girl became tearful after the movie.)
4. A minha irmã é uma criança chorosa. (My sister is a crying child.)
5. Não sejas tão chorosa por nada. (Don't be so tearful for nothing.)