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

Yes

The word "podado" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammar in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. In Brazil, the vowels tend to be more open, while in Portugal, the vowels are often more closed or reduced. For example, the "o" in "podado" might sound slightly more open in Brazil ([pɔˈda.du]) compared to a more closed sound in Portugal ([puˈda.du]).

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. O jardim já foi podado pelo jardineiro. (The garden has already been pruned by the gardener.)
  2. Esse arbusto precisa ser podado logo. (This shrub needs to be pruned soon.)
  3. O gramado está muito bem podado. (The lawn is very well trimmed.)
  4. A árvore foi podada para não bater na rede elétrica. (The tree was pruned so it wouldn't hit the power lines.)
  5. Deixe o mato podado para evitar bichos. (Keep the weeds trimmed to avoid pests.)

Portuguese (Continental) Examples

  1. O jardim foi podado pelo jardineiro. (The garden was pruned by the gardener.)
  2. Este arbusto precisa de ser podado. (This shrub needs to be pruned.)
  3. O relvado está bem podado. (The lawn is well trimmed.)
  4. A árvore foi podada após a tempestade. (The tree was pruned after the storm.)
  5. A sebe precisa de estar podada. (The hedge needs to be pruned.)