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

Yes

The word "lamento" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammatical function in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. It can function as the first-person singular present indicative of the verb lamentar (to regret/lament) or as a masculine noun (a lament/grief). The only difference lies in pronunciation: Brazilian Portuguese features more open vowels and a melodic rhythm, while Continental Portuguese is characterized by significant vowel reduction, where unstressed vowels are often shortened or nearly silent.

Brazilian Portuguese

  1. Lamento muito o que aconteceu com você. (I am very sorry for what happened to you.)
  2. Lamento não ter podido te ajudar. (I regret not being able to help you.)
  3. Eu lamento o mal-entendido. (I regret the misunderstanding.)
  4. Lamento o atraso na entrega. (I regret the delay in delivery.)
  5. O lamento da criança era muito triste. (The child's lament was very sad.)

Continental Portuguese

  1. Lamento imenso o que aconteceu contigo. (I am immensely sorry for what happened to you.)
  2. Lamento não te ter podido ajudar. (I regret not being able to help you.)
  3. Peço desculpa pelo mal-entendido. (I apologize for the misunderstanding.)
  4. Peço desculpa pelo atraso na entrega. (I apologize for the delay in delivery.)
  5. O lamento da criança era muito triste. (The child's lament was very sad.)