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

No.

While the fundamental meaning, grammar, and spelling of the word "partido" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese, there are differences in typical usage. In Brazil, "partido" is specifically used to describe things that are split, fractured, or cleaved (like a piece of wood or a bone). For objects that are simply broken or shattered (like a glass or a toy), Brazilians much more frequently use the word "quebrado." In Portugal, "partido" is used much more broadly to cover both split and shattered objects. Additionally, when referring to a split in a group or opinion, Portuguese speakers often prefer the word "dividido."

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. O partido político anunciou novos candidatos para a eleição. (The political party announced new candidates for the election.)
  2. Ele é um excelente partido para quem busca estabilidade. (He is an excellent match for someone looking for stability.)
  3. O grupo estava partido entre duas opiniões opostas. (The group was split between two opposing opinions.)
  4. O brinquedo de plástico acabou ficando partido. (The plastic toy ended up broken/split.)
  5. Ele já tinha partido quando a mensagem chegou. (He had already left when the message arrived.)

Portuguese (Continental) Examples

  1. O partido político anunciou novos candidatos para a eleição. (The political party announced new candidates for the election.)
  2. Ele é um excelente partido para quem busca estabilidade. (He is an excellent match for someone looking for stability.)
  3. O grupo estava dividido entre duas opiniões opostas. (The group was divided between two opposing opinions.)
  4. O brinquedo de plástico acabou ficando partido. (The plastic toy ended up broken/split.)
  5. Ele já tinha partido quando a mensagem chegou. (He had already left when the message arrived.)