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

Yes

The meaning, spelling, and grammar of "grita" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the final "a" is typically more open and clearly articulated. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels (like the final "a" in "grita") are often more closed, reduced, or "swallowed," which gives the word a shorter, more clipped sound.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. O bebê grita muito quando tem fome. (The baby screams a lot when hungry.)
  2. Ela grita com o cachorro no jardim. (She shouts at the dog in the garden.)
  3. O torcedor grita o nome do time. (The fan shouts the team's name.)
  4. A menina grita de susto. (The girl screams from fright.)
  5. Ele grita para todo mundo ouvir. (He shouts so that everyone can hear.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. O bebé grita muito quando tem fome. (The baby screams a lot when hungry.)
  2. Ela grita com o cão no jardim. (She shouts at the dog in the garden.)
  3. O adepto grita o nome da equipa. (The fan shouts the team's name.)
  4. A menina grita de susto. (The girl screams from fright.)
  5. Ele grita para toda a gente ouvir. (He shouts so that everyone can hear.)