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

Yes

The spelling, meaning, and grammatical function of "forte" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is in the pronunciation of the final "e".

In Brazilian Portuguese, the final "e" is typically pronounced as a short, unstressed "i" (as in the English word "see"). In Continental Portuguese, the final "e" is much more reduced and often sounds like a very short, closed, and nearly silent [ɨ] (similar to a very faint "uh" sound).

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. O café tá muito forte. (The coffee is very strong.)
2. Ele é um cara muito forte. (He is a very strong guy.)
3. Esse perfume é forte demais. (This perfume is too strong.)
4. A chuva tá forte hoje. (The rain is heavy today.)
5. Ela tem uma voz forte. (She has a strong voice.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. O café está muito forte. (The coffee is very strong.)
2. Ele é um homem muito forte. (He is a very strong man.)
3. Este perfume é muito forte. (This perfume is very strong.)
4. A chuva está forte hoje. (The rain is heavy today.)
5. Ela tem uma voz forte. (She has a strong voice.)