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

Yes

The word "ganhou" is identical in spelling, grammar, and meaning in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are typically more "open" and clearly articulated. In Continental Portuguese, the pronunciation is much more "closed," and unstressed vowels are often reduced or almost swallowed (for example, the final "o" in "ganhou" may sound more like a "u" in many European Portuguese accents).

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Ele ganhou o jogo. (He won the game.)
  2. Ela ganhou um aumento de salário. (She got a salary raise.)
  3. O time ganhou o campeonato. (The team won the championship.)
  4. O menino ganhou um brinquedo. (The boy got a toy.)
  5. Ele ganhou peso ultimamente. (He gained weight lately.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Ele venceu o jogo. (He won the game.)
  2. Ela recebeu um aumento de salário. (She got a salary raise.)
  3. A equipa ganhou o campeonato. (The team won the championship.)
  4. O menino recebeu um brinquedo. (The boy received a toy.)
  5. Ele ganhou peso ultimamente. (He gained weight lately.)