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

Yes

The word "filas" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammar in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only differences are phonological (pronunciation). In Brazilian Portuguese, the "s" at the end of the word is typically pronounced as a soft [s] (like "s" in "sun"), whereas in Continental Portuguese, it is pronounced as a "sh" [ʃ] (like "sh" in "shoe"). Additionally, the unstressed vowels in Portugal tend to be more closed and reduced compared to the more open and distinct pronunciation found in Brazil.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. As filas do banco estavam enormes. (The bank lines were huge.)
  2. Eu odeio ficar parado em filas. (I hate standing still in lines.)
  3. As filas do supermercado estão muito lentas. (The supermarket lines are very slow.)
  4. Tem muita gente nas filas do show. (There are a lot of people in the concert lines.)
  5. As filas do ônibus estão crescendo. (The bus lines are growing.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. As filas do banco estavam enormes. (The bank lines were huge.)
  2. Eu odeio estar parado em filas. (I hate being still in lines.)
  3. As filas do supermercado estão muito lentas. (The supermarket lines are very slow.)
  4. Há muita gente nas filas do espetáculo. (There are a lot of people in the show lines.)
  5. As filas do autocarro estão a aumentar. (The bus lines are growing.)