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

Yes

The spelling, meaning, and grammatical usage of "Copacabana" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese, as it is a proper noun referring to a specific neighborhood and beach in Rio de Janeiro. The only difference is in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the unstressed vowels are generally more open and clearly articulated. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels (especially the letter 'a') are often reduced or "swallowed," resulting in a more closed and clipped sound.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu vou viajar para Copacabana no verão. (I am going to travel to Copacabana in the summer.)
  2. Copacabana é um lugar muito agitado. (Copacabana is a very busy place.)
  3. Você já conhece Copacabana? (Do you already know Copacabana?)
  4. A gente vai passar o dia em Copacabana. (We are going to spend the day in Copacabana.)
  5. Tem muita gente na areia de Copacabana. (There are a lot of people on the sand of Copacabana.)

European Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu vou viajar para Copacabana no verão. (I am going to travel to Copacabana in the summer.)
  2. Copacabana é um sítio muito agitado. (Copacabana is a very busy place.)
  3. Já conheces Copacabana? (Do you already know Copacabana?)
  4. Nós vamos passar o dia em Copacabana. (We are going to spend the day in Copacabana.)
  5. Há muita gente na areia de Copacabana. (There are a lot of people on the sand of Copacabana.)