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

Yes.

The word "conquistou" is identical in spelling, meaning, and grammar in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. Brazilian Portuguese is generally more "syllable-timed" and tends to have more open vowels. In contrast, Continental Portuguese is more "stress-timed" and features significant reduction or closing of unstressed vowels, making the unstressed syllables sound much shorter or more muffled.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Ele conquistou o coração dela. (He won her heart.)
2. O time conquistou o campeonato. (The team won the championship.)
3. Ela conquistou o público com sua voz. (She won over the audience with her voice.)
4. O exército conquistou o território. (The army conquered the territory.)
5. Ele conquistou um cargo novo. (He won a new position.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. Ele conquistou o coração dela. (He won her heart.)
2. A equipa conquistou o campeonato. (The team won the championship.)
3. Ela conquistou o público com a sua voz. (She won over the audience with her voice.)
4. O exército conquistou o território. (The army conquered the territory.)
5. Ele conquistou um lugar novo. (He won a new place/position.)