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

Yes

The spelling, meaning, and grammatical usage of "melancia" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. Brazilian Portuguese tends to have more open, clearly articulated vowels, whereas Continental Portuguese features significant vowel reduction, where unstressed vowels (such as the final "a") are pronounced much more closed or neutrally.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu adoro comer melancia no verão. (I love eating watermelon in the summer.)
  2. Essa melancia está muito doce! (This watermelon is very sweet!)
  3. Vou comprar uma melancia bem grande no mercado. (I'm going to buy a very large watermelon at the market.)
  4. Você prefere melancia ou laranja? (Do you prefer watermelon or orange?)
  5. Fiz um suco de melancia bem geladinho. (I made some very cold watermelon juice.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu adoro comer melancia no verão. (I love eating watermelon in the summer.)
  2. Esta melancia está muito doce! (This watermelon is very sweet!)
  3. Vou comprar uma melancia grande ao supermercado. (I am going to buy a large watermelon at the supermarket.)
  4. Preferes melancia ou laranja? (Do you prefer watermelon or orange?)
  5. Fiz um sumo de melancia bem fresco. (I made some very fresh watermelon juice.)