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

Yes.

The word "pobreza" is identical in spelling, meaning, and grammatical function in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are generally more open and clearly articulated, making the word sound more melodic. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels are often "reduced" or "swallowed" (the "e" and the final "a" are much shorter and more closed), which gives the word a more clipped or compressed sound.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. A pobreza no Brasil é um desafio enorme. (Poverty in Brazil is an enormous challenge.)
  2. Ele quer ajudar famílias que vivem na pobreza. (He wants to help families living in poverty.)
  3. A pobreza extrema atinge muita gente no país. (Extreme poverty affects a lot of people in the country.)
  4. Precisamos de medidas para acabar com a pobreza. (We need measures to end poverty.)
  5. A educação ajuda a vencer a pobreza. (Education helps to overcome poverty.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. A pobreza é uma realidade muito presente. (Poverty is a very present reality.)
  2. Muitas famílias estão a sofrer com a pobreza. (Many families are suffering from poverty.)
  3. O combate à pobreza é essencial. (The fight against poverty is essential.)
  4. A pobreza afeta o crescimento da nação. (Poverty affects the growth of the nation.)
  5. Há um aumento da pobreza em certas regiões. (There is an increase in poverty in certain regions.)