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

Yes

The word "pede" is identical in meaning, grammar, and spelling in both Brazilian and European Portuguese. It is the third-person singular present indicative of the verb pedir (to ask, to request, or to order). The only difference is pronunciation:

• In Brazilian Portuguese, the final "e" is typically pronounced as a clear [e] or a soft [i], making the word sound more "open" (e.g., pɛ-dʒi).

• In European Portuguese, the final "e" is an unstressed vowel that is often reduced to a nearly silent schwa [ə], making the word sound much shorter and more "closed."

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Ele pede ajuda sempre. (He always asks for help.)
2. Ela pede uma pizza toda sexta. (She orders a pizza every Friday.)
3. O cliente pede o cardápio. (The customer asks for the menu.)
4. O menino pede um brinquedo. (The boy asks for a toy.)
5. Ela pede desculpas pelo erro. (She apologizes for the error.)

European Portuguese Examples

1. Ele pede ajuda constantemente. (He asks for help constantly.)
2. Ela pede uma pizza todas as sextas-feiras. (She orders a pizza every Friday.)
3. O cliente pede a ementa. (The customer asks for the menu.)
4. O rapaz pede um brinquedo. (The boy asks for a toy.)
5. Ela pede desculpa pelo erro. (She apologizes for the error.)