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

Yes

The word "coloquei" is identical in spelling, grammar, and meaning in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. It is the first-person singular, pretérito perfeito (past tense) of the verb colocar (to put/place). The only difference is pronunciation: Brazilian Portuguese typically features more open vowels and a more melodic, syllable-timed rhythm, whereas Continental Portuguese uses more closed, reduced vowels, which can make the word sound more "clipped" or swallowed.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Coloquei as chaves na mesa. (I put the keys on the table.)
  2. Coloquei muito açúcar no meu café. (I put a lot of sugar in my coffee.)
  3. Coloquei o celular no bolso. (I put the cell phone in my pocket.)
  4. Coloquei a roupa para lavar. (I put the clothes to wash.)
  5. Coloquei o livro na mochila. (I put the book in the backpack.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Coloquei as chaves em cima da mesa. (I put the keys on top of the table.)
  2. Pus muito açúcar no café. (I put a lot of sugar in the coffee.)
  3. Pus o telemóvel no bolso. (I put the mobile phone in my pocket.)
  4. Pus a roupa na máquina. (I put the clothes in the machine.)
  5. Pus o livro na mochila. (I put the book in the backpack.)