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

Yes.

The meaning, spelling, and grammar of "lote" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the final "e" is typically pronounced as a clear, semi-vocalized /i/ or a more open /e/ depending on the region. In Continental Portuguese, the final "e" is "reduced," meaning it is pronounced as a very short, almost silent, central vowel (/ɨ/), making the word sound much more clipped.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Comprei um lote para construir minha casa. (I bought a plot to build my house.)
  2. Este lote de produtos apresenta defeitos. (This batch of products shows defects.)
  3. O leiloeiro apresentou o próximo lote de joias. (The auctioneer presented the next lot of jewelry.)
  4. Recebemos um novo lote de medicamentos hoje. (We received a new batch of medicines today.)
  5. O loteamento novo tem áreas de lazer. (The new subdivision has leisure areas.)

Portuguese (Portugal) Examples

  1. Comprei um terreno para construir a minha casa. (I bought a plot of land to build my house.)
  2. Este lote de artigos apresenta defeitos. (This batch of items shows defects.)
  3. O leiloeiro apresentou o próximo lote de joias. (The auctioneer presented the next lot of jewelry.)
  4. Recebemos um novo lote de medicamentos hoje. (We received a new batch of medicines today.)
  5. A urbanização nova tem áreas de lazer. (The new subdivision has leisure areas.)