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

Yes

The spelling, grammar, and meaning of "imigrantes" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation.

In Brazilian Portuguese, vowels are generally more open and clearly articulated. The unstressed "e" at the end of the word is often pronounced as a subtle /i/ sound. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels are much more reduced or "swallowed." This results in a more clipped, consonant-heavy sound where the final syllables may seem almost silent to a non-native ear.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Os imigrantes estão se adaptando ao Brasil. (The immigrants are adapting to Brazil.)
  2. O Brasil recebe muitos imigrantes todos os anos. (Brazil receives many immigrants every year.)
  3. É importante acolher bem os imigrantes. (It is important to welcome immigrants well.)
  4. Muitos imigrantes vieram para cá fugindo da crise. (Many immigrants came here fleeing the crisis.)
  5. A integração dos imigrantes é um tema muito importante. (The integration of immigrants is a very important topic.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Os imigrantes chegaram ontem a Lisboa. (The immigrants arrived in Lisbon yesterday.)
  2. Portugal tem novas leis para os imigrantes. (Portugal has new laws for immigrants.)
  3. Muitos imigrantes vivem em Portugal atualmente. (Many immigrants live in Portugal currently.)
  4. É preciso apoiar os imigrantes recém-chegados. (It is necessary to support the newly arrived immigrants.)
  5. A comunidade de imigrantes é fundamental para o país. (The immigrant community is fundamental to the country.)