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

Yes

The word "leitura" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammatical function in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation.

In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels tend to be more "open" and clearly articulated. In Continental Portuguese, vowels—especially unstressed ones—are often more "closed" or even reduced (nearly silent), which gives the language a more rhythmic, consonant-heavy sound. However, the word itself remains a standard term for "reading" (the act of reading) or "a reading" (a piece of text) in both varieties.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu adoro uma leitura relaxante antes de dormir. (I love a relaxing reading before sleeping.)
  2. A leitura de notícias é essencial hoje em dia. (Reading the news is essential nowadays.)
  3. Este livro é uma leitura muito rápida e fácil. (This book is a very quick and easy read.)
  4. Ele fez uma leitura crítica do relatório da empresa. (He performed a critical reading of the company report.)
  5. A leitura infantil é fundamental para o aprendizado. (Children's reading is fundamental for learning.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Gosto de uma leitura tranquila antes de me deitar. (I like a peaceful reading before I go to bed.)
  2. A leitura dos jornais é um hábito que mantenho. (Reading the newspapers is a habit I maintain.)
  3. Esta revista é uma leitura bastante agradável. (This magazine is a quite pleasant read.)
  4. Ele preparou uma leitura detalhada do contrato. (He prepared a detailed reading of the contract.)
  5. A leitura de clássicos é fundamental na escola. (The reading of classics is fundamental in school.)