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

Yes

The spelling, grammar, and meaning of "cresceu" are identical in both Brazilian and European Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation.

In Brazilian Portuguese, vowels tend to be more open and clearly articulated, and the rhythm is more "syllable-timed," meaning each syllable receives a more distinct weight. In Continental (European) Portuguese, vowels in unstressed syllables are often reduced, shortened, or almost "swallowed," leading to a more "stress-timed" rhythm. When saying "cresceu," a Brazilian will pronounce the "eu" diphthong very clearly, while a Portuguese person might pronounce it with a more closed, subtle sound.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. A criança cresceu muito rápido. (The child grew up very fast.)
  2. O preço da gasolina cresce muito. (The price of gasoline grows a lot.) Note: Using "cresceu" in context: O preço da gasolina cresceu muito. (The price of gasoline grew a lot.)
  3. Minha empresa cresceu bastante no ano passado. (My company grew quite a bit last year.)
  4. Ele cresceu em uma cidade pequena. (He grew up in a small town.)
  5. A plantação cresceu muito bem com a chuva. (The plantation grew very well with the rain.)

European Portuguese Examples

  1. A criança cresceu muito depressa. (The child grew up very fast.)
  2. O preço do combustível cresceu imenso. (The price of fuel grew immensely.)
  3. A minha empresa cresceu bastante no ano passado. (My company grew quite a bit last year.)
  4. Ele cresceu numa aldeia pequena. (He grew up in a small village.)
  5. A plantação cresceu muito bem com a chuva. (The plantation grew very well with the rain.)