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

Yes. The word "dele" is a contraction of the preposition de (of) and the pronoun ele (him). In both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese, the word is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammatical function, serving to indicate possession (his) or origin (of him). The only difference is in pronunciation, as Brazilian Portuguese tends to have more open vowel sounds, whereas Continental Portuguese often features more closed or reduced vowels.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. O carro dele é azul. (His car is blue.)
2. Eu gosto muito do jeito dele. (I like his way/manner very much.)
3. Cadê o celular dele? (Where is his cell phone?)
4. O cachorro dele é enorme. (His dog is huge.)
5. Ele esqueceu o boné dele. (He forgot his cap.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. O automóvel dele é azul. (His car is blue.)
2. Gosto imenso do modo dele. (I like his way immensely.)
3. Onde está o telemóvel dele? (Where is his mobile phone?)
4. O cão dele é enorme. (His dog is huge.)
5. Ele esqueceu-se do boné dele. (He forgot his cap.)