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

Yes

The word "desfile" is identical in both Brazilian and European Portuguese regarding its meaning, spelling, and grammatical function. The only difference is in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the final "e" is typically pronounced as a light, unstressed "i" ([deˈsfi].li). In European Portuguese, while the final "e" is also reduced, the unstressed vowels are often even more closed or nearly silent, and the overall rhythmic stress of the word may feel slightly different due to the more intense vowel reduction characteristic of the Portuguese dialect.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. O desfile de Carnaval é muito animado. (The Carnival parade is very lively.)
  2. Ela brilhou muito no desfile de moda. (She shone a lot in the fashion show.)
  3. O desfile militar passou pela avenida principal. (The military parade passed through the main avenue.)
  4. Eu adoro ver o desfile de carros antigos. (I love watching the vintage car parade.)
  5. O desfile das escolas de samba é enorme. (The samba schools' parade is huge.)

European Portuguese Examples

  1. O desfile de Carnaval foi muito bonito. (The Carnival parade was very beautiful.)
  2. Ela vai participar no desfile de modelos. (She is going to participate in the fashion show.)
  3. O desfile militar passou pela avenida. (The military parade passed through the avenue.)
  4. Gostámos de ver o desfile de carros antigos. (We liked seeing the vintage car parade.)
  5. O desfile de rua estava muito cheio. (The street parade was very crowded.)