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

Yes

The word "mancha" is identical in both Brazilian and European Portuguese in terms of meaning (stain, spot, or blemish), spelling, and grammar. The only difference lies in pronunciation.

In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are generally more open and clearly articulated. In Continental (European) Portuguese, there is a significant "vowel reduction" effect, where unstressed vowels are much more closed, shortened, or almost swallowed, making the word sound more clipped.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Tem uma mancha de café na sua camisa. (There is a coffee stain on your shirt.)
  2. Essa mancha no tapete não sai de jeito nenhum. (This stain on the rug won't come out no matter what.)
  3. O cachorro tem uma mancha preta no olho. (The dog has a black spot on its eye.)
  4. A chuva deixou uma mancha de umidade na parede. (The rain left a moisture stain on the wall.)
  5. Não quero que essa mancha estrague a reputação dele. (I don't want this stain to ruin his reputation.)

European Portuguese Examples

  1. Tem uma mancha de café na sua camisa. (There is a coffee stain on your shirt.)
  2. Esta mancha no tapete não sai de maneira nenhuma. (This stain on the rug won't come out no matter what.)
  3. O cão tem uma mancha preta no olho. (The dog has a black spot on its eye.)
  4. A chuva deixou uma mancha de humidade na parede. (The rain left a moisture stain on the wall.)
  5. Não quero que esta mancha estrague a reputação dele. (I don't want this stain to ruin his reputation.)