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

Yes

The word "olho" is identical in meaning, grammar, and spelling in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation.

In Brazilian Portuguese, the pronunciation tends to be more "open" and musical; the vowels are more clearly articulated, and the rhythm is more syllable-timed. In Continental Portuguese, there is significant vowel reduction. This means that unstressed vowels (like the "o" in the middle of "olho") are often shortened or nearly swallowed, making the word sound more "clipped" or consonant-heavy to a Brazilian ear.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Meus olhos estão doendo. (My eyes are hurting.)
  2. Fica de olho no bebê. (Keep an eye on the baby.)
  3. Eu bati o olho na comida e senti fome. (I caught sight of the food and felt hungry.)
  4. Meus olhos estão muito secos. (My eyes are very dry.)
  5. Ele tem olhos castanhos. (He has brown eyes.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Os meus olhos estão a doer. (My eyes are hurting.)
  2. Fica de olho no bebé. (Keep an eye on the baby.)
  3. Eu bati o olho na comida e senti fome. (I caught sight of the food and felt hungry.)
  4. Os meus olhos estão muito secos. (My eyes are very dry.)
  5. Ele tem os olhos castanhos. (He has brown eyes.)