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

No. While the spelling, meaning, and grammatical function (masculine noun) of "pé" are identical in both varieties, there are differences in typical usage and idiomatic expressions. In Brazil, "pé" is frequently used to refer to the feet of animals (e.g., "o pé do cachorro"), whereas in Portugal, the word "pata" (paw) is the standard term for animals. Additionally, Brazilian Portuguese contains unique idioms like "pé na jaca" (to overindulge) that are not used in Portugal. There is also a difference in pronunciation; Brazilian Portuguese tends to have more open, clearly articulated vowels, whereas Continental Portuguese is more stress-timed and often features significant vowel reduction.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Meu pé está doendo muito. (My foot is hurting a lot.)
2. O cachorro está com o pé sujo de lama. (The dog has its foot dirty with mud.)
3. Ele já está com um pé na porta. (He is already halfway in the door.)
4. Não coloque o pé na jaca! (Don't overindulge!)
5. Ela tem um pé na música e outro na dança. (She has one foot in music and another in dance.)

Portuguese Examples

1. O meu pé está a doer muito. (My foot is hurting a lot.)
2. O cão está com a pata suja de lama. (The dog has its paw dirty with mud.)
3. Ele já está com um pé na porta. (He is already halfway in the door.)
4. Não abuses! (Don't overdo it!)
5. Ela tem um pé na música e outro na dança. (She has one foot in music and another in dance.)