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

Yes

The spelling, meaning, and grammar of "ciumenta" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, vowels tend to be more open and clearly articulated. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels are often more "closed" or undergo reduction, meaning the vowel sound might be much shorter or almost swallowed compared to the Brazilian pronunciation.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Ela é muito ciumenta com o namorado. (She is very jealous with her boyfriend.)
2. Não seja tão ciumenta, eu te amo. (Don't be so jealous, I love you.)
3. Minha irmã é uma garota super ciumenta. (My sister is a super jealous girl.)
4. Ela ficou ciumenta quando viu ele conversando com aquela moça. (She got jealous when she saw him talking to that girl.)
5. Eu sei que você é ciumenta, mas relaxa. (I know you are jealous, but relax.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. Ela é muito ciumenta com o namorado. (She is very jealous with her boyfriend.)
2. Não sejas tão ciumenta, eu amo-te. (Don't be so jealous, I love you.)
3. A minha irmã é uma rapariga muito ciumenta. (My sister is a very jealous girl.)
4. Ela ficou ciumenta ao vê-lo a falar com aquela rapariga. (She got jealous seeing him talking to that girl.)
5. Eu sei que és ciumenta, mas calma. (I know you are jealous, but calm down.)