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

Yes

The word "impulsionar" is identical in meaning, grammar, and spelling in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only significant difference lies in pronunciation.

In Brazilian Portuguese, vowels are generally more open and clearly articulated. In Continental Portuguese, there is a much stronger tendency toward vowel reduction, where unstressed vowels (especially those in the middle or end of words) are "swallowed" or pronounced very shortly, making the rhythm of the speech sound more closed and consonant-heavy compared to the more melodic Brazilian cadence.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Precisamos impulsionar as vendas este mês. (We need to boost sales this month.)
  2. O governo quer impulsionar a economia nacional. (The government wants to boost the national economy.)
  3. Vou impulsionar esse post no Instagram para ganhar seguidores. (I'm going to boost this post on Instagram to gain followers.)
  4. O novo investimento vai impulsionar o crescimento da empresa. (The new investment will boost the company's growth.)
  5. O apoio da família ajudou a impulsionar a sua carreira. (The family's support helped boost his career.)

Portuguese (Continental) Examples

Note: While "impulsionar" is used in Portugal, a Portuguese person would frequently use synonyms like "promover," "estimular," or "dinamizar" to express the same idea in a natural way.

  1. É necessário promover o crescimento económico. (It is necessary to promote economic growth.)
  2. Queremos estimular o consumo interno. (We want to stimulate internal consumption.)
  3. Esta medida vai dinamizar o setor industrial. (This measure will revitalize/dynamize the industrial sector.)
  4. O objetivo é fomentar o empreendedorismo no país. (The goal is to foster entrepreneurship in the country.)
  5. O plano pretende dar um impulso ao turismo na região. (The plan aims to give a boost to tourism in the region.)