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

Yes

The word "praticar" is identical in meaning, grammar, and spelling in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only differences lie in pronunciation.

In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are typically more "open" and the rhythm is more musical (syllable-timed). In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels are often reduced or almost swallowed (stress-timed), and the "r" at the end of the word may be pronounced with a more subtle or different articulation depending on the region.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Eu gosto de praticar esportes de manhã. (I like to practice sports in the morning.)
2. Ela começou a praticar yoga no mês passado. (She started practicing yoga last month.)
3. É importante praticar a meditação diariamente. (It is important to practice meditation daily.)
4. Ele foi preso por praticar um crime. (He was arrested for committing a crime.)
5. A gente precisa praticar mais o nosso inglês. (We need to practice our English more.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. Eu gosto de praticar desporto de manhã. (I like to practice sport in the morning.)
2. Ela começou a praticar yoga no mês passado. (She started practicing yoga last month.)
3. É importante praticar a meditação todos os dias. (It is important to practice meditation every day.)
4. Ele foi detido por praticar um crime. (He was detained for committing a crime.)
5. Nós temos de praticar mais o nosso inglês. (We have to practice our English more.)