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

No

The meaning and spelling of the word are identical in both Brazilian and European Portuguese. However, there are differences in grammar and typical usage regarding how the verb interacts with object pronouns (clitic placement) and how continuous actions are expressed. There is also a difference in pronunciation: Brazilian Portuguese tends to have more open, clearly articulated vowels, whereas European Portuguese features significant vowel reduction, often making unstressed vowels sound muffled or nearly silent.

Brazilian Portuguese Usage

  1. Eu tentei consolar ele depois da briga. (I tried to comfort him after the fight.)
  2. Ela não consegue se consolar por nada. (She cannot comfort herself for anything.)
  3. O pai estava tentando consolar o filho. (The father was trying to comfort the son.)
  4. Você precisa consolar a sua amiga. (You need to comfort your friend.)
  5. Eu vou consolar ela assim que puder. (I will comfort her as soon as I can.)

European Portuguese Usage

  1. Eu tentei consolá-lo depois da briga. (I tried to comfort him after the fight.)
  2. Ela não se consegue consolar por nada. (She cannot comfort herself for anything.)
  3. O pai estava a tentar consolar o filho. (The father was trying to comfort the son.)
  4. Tu precisas de consolar a tua amiga. (You need to comfort your friend.)
  5. Eu vou consolá-la assim que puder. (I will comfort her as soon as I can.)