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

Yes

The only differences between "pintora" in Brazilian Portuguese and Continental Portuguese are in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, vowels are generally more open, and the rhythm is more melodic and syllable-timed. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels (like the "o" in pintora) are often heavily reduced or "closed," making the word sound much shorter and more clipped. Additionally, the "r" sound may vary; in many regions of Brazil, it can be retroflex (the "caipira" R), whereas in Portugal, it is typically a more distinct alveolar tap or trill.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Ela é uma pintora muito talentosa. (She is a very talented painter.)
  2. Eu contratei uma pintora para reformar a sala. (I hired a painter to renovate the living room.)
  3. A pintora usou cores bem vivas nesse quadro. (The painter used very bright colors on this painting.)
  4. Aquela pintora famosa mora aqui no Brasil. (That famous painter lives here in Brazil.)
  5. A pintora terminou de pintar a parede hoje. (The painter finished painting the wall today.)

European Portuguese Examples

  1. Ela é uma pintora bastante talentosa. (She is a quite talented painter.)
  2. Tenho de contratar uma pintora para renovar a sala. (I have to hire a painter to renovate the living room.)
  3. A pintora utilizou cores muito vivas nessa tela. (The painter used very bright colors on that canvas.)
  4. Aquela pintora célebre vive cá no Brasil. (That famous painter lives here in Brazil.)
  5. A pintora concluiu a pintura da parede hoje. (The painter completed the painting of the wall today.)