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

Yes

The word protestante is identical in spelling, meaning, and grammar in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is pronunciation:

• Brazilian Portuguese: The vowels are generally more open and the rhythm is more melodic. The final "e" is clearly pronounced as a light, unstressed /i/ (similar to the "ee" in "see").
• Continental Portuguese: The vowels are more closed and "clipped." The final "e" is heavily reduced, often sounding almost like a silent or very short /ɨ/ (a nearly swallowed sound).

Brazilian Portuguese Examples:

1. Ele é um cristão protestante. (He is a Protestant Christian.)
2. A igreja protestante é bem grande aqui. (The Protestant church is very large here.)
3. Ele estuda a Bíblia sob uma perspectiva protestante. (He studies the Bible from a Protestant perspective.)
4. Muitos protestantes frequentam este culto. (Many Protestants attend this service.)
5. O movimento protestante cresceu muito no Brasil. (The Protestant movement has grown a lot in Brazil.)

European Portuguese Examples:

1. Ele é um cristão protestante. (He is a Protestant Christian.)
2. A igreja protestante é muito grande aqui. (The Protestant church is very large here.)
3. Ele estuda a Bíblia sob uma perspetiva protestante. (He studies the Bible from a Protestant perspective.)
4. Muitos protestantes vão a este culto. (Many Protestants go to this service.)
5. O movimento protestante cresceu bastante. (The Protestant movement has grown quite a lot.)