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

Yes

The word "fique" is identical in meaning, grammar, and spelling in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. It is the third-person singular present subjunctive and the second-person singular imperative of the verb ficar. The only difference lies in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the final "e" is typically unstressed and reduced to an /i/ sound (sounding like "feeki"). In Continental Portuguese, while the vowel is also somewhat closed, it is generally more distinct, and in certain phonetic environments, the final vowel may be even more neutralized or nearly silent, though the Brazilian "i" reduction is much more pronounced.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Fique aqui comigo um pouco mais. (Stay here with me a little longer.)
  2. Não fique bravo por causa disso. (Don't get mad because of this.)
  3. Espero que você fique bem logo. (I hope you get well soon.)
  4. Fique à vontade na minha casa. (Make yourself at home in my house.)
  5. Se você ficar por aqui, a gente se vê. (If you stay around here, we'll see each other.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Fique atento ao que o professor diz. (Stay attentive to what the teacher says.)
  2. Não fique com receio de entrar. (Don't be afraid to enter.)
  3. Espero que a situação fique resolvida. (I hope the situation gets resolved.)
  4. Fique no seu lugar durante a aula. (Stay in your place during the class.)
  5. Que a encomenda fique pronta amanhã. (May the order be ready tomorrow.)