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

Yes

The word "pulou" is identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese regarding its spelling, grammar, and primary meaning (it is the third-person singular preterite indicative of the verb pular). The only difference lies in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, vowels are generally more "open" and clearly articulated. In Continental Portuguese, there is a much stronger tendency toward vowel reduction, meaning unstressed vowels are often shortened or almost silenced, which can alter the phonetic rhythm of the word within a sentence.

Brazilian Portuguese examples:

1. O cachorro pulou no sofá. (The dog jumped on the sofa.)
2. O menino pulou a cerca. (The boy jumped the fence.)
3. Ela pulou de felicidade. (She jumped with happiness.)
4. O atleta pulou o obstáculo. (The athlete jumped the obstacle.)
5. Ele pulou a aula hoje. (He skipped class today.)

Continental Portuguese examples:

1. O cão saltou para o sofá. (The dog jumped onto the sofa.)
2. O rapaz saltou a vedação. (The boy jumped the fence.)
3. Ela saltou de alegria. (She jumped with joy.)
4. O atleta saltou o obstáculo. (The athlete jumped the obstacle.)
5. Ele saltou a aula hoje. (He skipped class today.)