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

Yes

The word "prepararia" is identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese regarding its spelling, meaning, and grammatical function (it is the first, second, or third-person singular of the conditional tense). The primary difference is pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are generally more "open" and clearly articulated. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels—such as the "e" in the second syllable—undergo significant reduction, often becoming much shorter or nearly silent, resulting in a more "clipped" sound.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu prepararia o jantar se você pudesse. (I would prepare dinner if you could.)
  2. Ela prepararia o bolo para a sua festa. (She would prepare the cake for her party.)
  3. O médico prepararia o relatório, mas está ocupado. (The doctor would prepare the report, but is busy.)
  4. A empresa prepararia uma promoção para você. (The company would prepare a promotion for you.)
  5. Ele prepararia a mochila para a viagem. (He would prepare the backpack for the trip.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu prepararia o jantar se tu pudesses. (I would prepare dinner if you could.)
  2. Ela prepararia o bolo para a festa dela. (She would prepare the cake for her party.)
  3. O médico prepararia o relatório, mas está ocupado. (The doctor would prepare the report, but is busy.)
  4. A empresa prepararia uma promoção para ti. (The company would prepare a promotion for you.)
  5. Ele prepararia a mala para a viagem. (He would prepare the suitcase for the trip.)