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

Yes

The word "justiça" is identical in spelling, grammar, and fundamental meaning in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The difference lies strictly in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are typically more "open" and clearly articulated, making the "u" and the "i" very distinct. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels are much more "closed" or "reduced." This means the "i" in "justiça" is often shortened or almost swallowed, leading to a more compressed and subtle phonetic sound.

Brazilian Portuguese Usage

  1. A justiça tarda, mas não falha. (Justice delays, but does not fail.)
  2. Ele vai entrar na justiça contra a empresa. (He is going to sue the company.)
  3. Não foi nada justo o que você fez. (What you did was not fair at all.)
  4. A justiça brasileira é muito lenta. (The Brazilian justice system is very slow.)
  5. Precisamos de mais justiça social no país. (We need more social justice in the country.)

Continental Portuguese Usage

  1. A justiça tarda, mas não falha. (Justice delays, but does not fail.)
  2. Ele recorreu aos tribunais para processar a empresa. (He went to the courts to sue the company.)
  3. Não foi nada justo o que te aconteceu. (What happened to you wasn't fair at all.)
  4. O sistema de justiça em Portugal é complexo. (The justice system in Portugal is complex.)
  5. Lutamos pela justiça social. (We fight for social justice.)