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

No

While the spelling and the core meaning of the word are identical, there is a difference in typical usage and pronunciation. In Brazil, "limonada" is a common way to refer to the prepared, sweetened beverage, and it is often used alongside the term "suco de limão." In Portugal, the term "sumo de limão" is the much more standard way to refer to the drink, while "limonada" is used less frequently, typically reserved for a specific prepared version. Additionally, the pronunciation of the letter "d" differs significantly: Brazilians typically use a palatalized "d" (sounding like a "j"), whereas Portuguese speakers use a dental "d."

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

• "Eu adoro uma limonada bem gelada no verão." (I love a very cold lemonade in the summer.)
• "Vou preparar uma limonada com hortelã para você." (I'm going to prepare a lemonade with mint for you.)
• "A limonada suíça é uma das bebidas mais famosas do Brasil." (Swiss lemonade is one of the most famous drinks in Brazil.)
• "Esta limonada está muito doce, falta um pouco de limão." (This lemonade is very sweet, it needs a bit more lemon.)
• "Você aceita uma limonada para acompanhar o lanche?" (Would you like a lemonade to go with the snack?)

Continental Portuguese Examples

• "Eu gostaria de um sumo de limão, por favor." (I would like a lemonade/lemon juice, please.)
• "O sumo de limão está muito refrescante hoje." (The lemonade/lemon juice is very refreshing today.)
• "Preferes sumo de limão ou sumo de laranja?" (Do you prefer lemonade or orange juice?)
• "O sumo de limão ficou muito azedo." (The lemonade/lemon juice turned out very sour.)
• "Fiz um sumo de limão natural para o lanche." (I made a natural lemonade/lemon juice for the snack.)