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

Yes

The word "garfos" is identical in spelling, meaning, and grammatical function in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is pronunciation:

• Sibilance: In Portugal, the final "s" in "garfos" is typically pronounced as a "sh" sound [ʃ], whereas in most of Brazil, it is pronounced as a sharp "s" sound [s].
• Vowel Reduction: In Continental Portuguese, the unstressed "o" is often more reduced (sounding like a very short, neutralized vowel), while in many Brazilian dialects, the vowel is more clearly articulated or slightly more open.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Eu limpei os garfos depois do jantar. (I cleaned the forks after dinner.)
2. Eu não achei os garfos na gaveta. (I didn't find the forks in the drawer.)
3. Você pode colocar os garfos na mesa? (Can you put the forks on the table?)
4. Esses garfos estão muito brilhantes. (These forks are very shiny.)
5. A gente precisa de mais garfos para o churrasco. (We need more forks for the barbecue.)

Portuguese (Portugal) Examples

1. Limpei os garfos depois do jantar. (I cleaned the forks after dinner.)
2. Não encontro os garfos na gaveta. (I can't find the forks in the drawer.)
3. Podes pôr os garfos na mesa? (Can you put the forks on the table?)
4. Estes garfos estão muito brilhantes. (These forks are very shiny.)
5. Precisamos de mais garfos para o jantar. (We need more forks for the dinner.)