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

Yes

The word "gentil" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammatical function in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the final "l" is vocalized, sounding like a "u" ([ʒẽˈtʃiw] or [ʒẽˈtiw]). In Continental Portuguese, the "l" is a "dark L" (a velarized [l] sound), making the end of the word much more distinct ([ʒẽˈtiɫ]).

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Ele foi muito gentil comigo. (He was very kind to me.)
  2. Ela é uma pessoa muito gentil. (She is a very kind person.)
  3. Que gesto gentil você teve! (What a kind gesture you had!)
  4. Seja gentil com os animais. (Be kind to animals.)
  5. Você é muito gentil por me ajudar. (You are very kind for helping me.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Ele foi muito gentil comigo. (He was very kind to me.)
  2. Ela é uma pessoa muito gentil. (She is a very kind person.)
  3. Que gesto gentil tiveste! (What a kind gesture you had!)
  4. Sê gentil com os animais. (Be kind to animals.)
  5. Tu és muito gentil por me ajudares. (You are very kind for helping me.)