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

Yes

The word "nascer" is identical in meaning, grammar, and spelling in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only differences lie in pronunciation. Brazilian Portuguese tends to have more open, clear vowels and a more "musical" or syllable-timed rhythm. In contrast, Continental Portuguese features significant vowel reduction, where unstressed vowels (especially 'e' and 'o') are often shortened or almost silenced, giving the dialect a more stress-timed, consonant-heavy sound.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. O bebê nasceu ontem à noite. (The baby was born last night.)
  2. Eu nasci no Brasil. (I was born in Brazil.)
  3. Uma nova ideia está nascendo na minha mente. (A new idea is being born in my mind.)
  4. Ela nasceu para ser uma grande artista. (She was born to be a great artist.)
  5. Novos projetos vão nascer este ano. (New projects will be born this year.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. O bebé nasceu ontem à noite. (The baby was born last night.)
  2. Eu nasci no Brasil. (I was born in Brazil.)
  3. Uma nova ideia está a nascer na minha mente. (A new idea is being born in my mind.)
  4. Ela nasceu para ser uma grande artista. (She was born to be a great artist.)
  5. Novos projetos vão nascer este ano. (New projects will be born this year.)