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

Yes

The word "desabafo" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammatical function in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. It can function as a noun (an outpouring of feelings, a vent, or an unburdening) or as the first-person singular conjugation of the verb desabafar (to vent). The only difference lies in pronunciation: Brazilian Portuguese tends to have more open vowels and a more melodic cadence, while Continental Portuguese features more closed/reduced vowels and a more staccato rhythm.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. "Eu só precisava de um desabafo." (I just needed to vent.)
  2. "O meu desabafo no Instagram viralizou." (My vent/outpouring on Instagram went viral.)
  3. "Não foi uma briga, foi só um desabafo." (It wasn't a fight, it was just a vent.)
  4. "Ela fez um desabafo sobre o trabalho hoje." (She had a vent about work today.)
  5. "O desabafo dele me deixou preocupado." (His outburst/vent left me worried.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. "Eu só precisava de fazer um desabafo." (I just needed to have a vent.)
  2. "O meu desabafo no Instagram tornou-se viral." (My vent on Instagram became viral.)
  3. "Não foi uma discussão, foi apenas um desabafo." (It wasn't an argument, it was just a vent.)
  4. "Ela fez um desabafo sobre o trabalho hoje." (She had a vent about work today.)
  5. "O desabafo dele surpreendeu-me." (His vent surprised me.)