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

Yes

The only differences between the word "escravos" in Brazilian Portuguese and Continental Portuguese are phonetic. In Brazil, the "s" at the end of the syllable is typically pronounced as a dental [s] (though it can become a "sh" [ʃ] sound in certain dialects, such as in Rio de Janeiro). In Portugal, the "s" is almost always pronounced as a postalveolar [ʃ] (like the "sh" in "shoe"). Additionally, the unstressed vowels in Portugal tend to be more closed or reduced compared to the more open pronunciation found in Brazil. There are no differences in spelling, grammar, or the fundamental meaning of the word.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Os escravos lutaram muito pela sua liberdade. (The slaves fought hard for their freedom.)
2. Ele se sente escravo do trabalho. (He feels like a slave to work.)
3. A história fala sobre os escravos no Brasil. (History speaks about the slaves in Brazil.)
4. Muitos escravos foram trazidos para cá. (Many slaves were brought here.)
5. Não quero ser escravo das minhas dívidas. (I don't want to be a slave to my debts.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. Os escravos lutaram muito pela sua liberdade. (The slaves fought hard for their freedom.)
2. Ele sente-se escravo do trabalho. (He feels like a slave to work.)
3. A história fala sobre os escravos no Brasil. (History speaks about the slaves in Brazil.)
4. Muitos escravos foram trazidos para cá. (Many slaves were brought here.)
5. Não quero ser escravo das minhas dívidas. (I don't want to be a slave to my debts.)