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

No.

While the literal dictionary definition of "parceiros" (partners, associates, or collaborators) is the same in both dialects, there is a significant difference in typical usage. In Brazil, "parceiro" is widely used as informal slang to address a friend, similar to "buddy," "mate," or "dude." In Portugal, using "paranteiro" to greet a friend would be highly unusual and would sound either overly formal or strangely out of place; a Portuguese person would much more naturally use "amigo" or the colloquial "pá." In Portugal, "parceiro" is generally reserved for professional, legal, or literal contexts (such as business partners or "partners in crime").

Brazilian Portuguese examples:

  1. E aí, parceiro, tudo certo? (Hey, buddy, everything alright?)
  2. Eles são meus parceiros de negócios há anos. (They have been my business partners for years.)
  3. Estou procurando parceiros para jogar futebol no fim de semana. (I am looking for partners to play soccer this weekend.)
  4. O meu parceiro de trabalho é muito dedicado. (My work partner is very dedicated.)
  5. Valeu, parceiro! Você me ajudou muito. (Thanks, mate! You helped me a lot.)

European Portuguese examples:

  1. Olá, amigo, tudo bem? (Hello, friend, everything okay?)
  2. Eles são os meus sócios há anos. (They have been my business partners/associates for years.)
  3. Estou à procura de pessoas para jogar futebol no fim de semana. (I am looking for people to play soccer this weekend.)
  4. O meu colega de trabalho é muito dedicado. (My work colleague is very dedicated.)
  5. Obrigado, pá! Ajudaste-me muito. (Thanks, man! You helped me a lot.)