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

Yes

The word "quieto" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammatical function in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels tend to be more open and the rhythm is more "musical" or syllable-timed. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels (such as the "e" in "quieto") are often reduced, shortened, or even nearly neutralized, making the word sound more clipped or "dry" to a Brazilian ear.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Fique quieto, por favor. (Please be quiet.)
  2. O cachorro está muito quieto hoje. (The dog is very quiet today.)
  3. O bebê está bem quietinho. (The baby is very quiet/still.)
  4. Eu preciso de um lugar quieto para estudar. (I need a quiet place to study.)
  5. Ele ficou quieto durante a reunião. (He stayed quiet during the meeting.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Fica quieto, por favor. (Please be quiet.)
  2. O cão está muito quieto hoje. (The dog is very quiet today.)
  3. O bebé está bem quietinho. (The baby is very quiet/still.)
  4. Eu preciso de um sítio quieto para estudar. (I need a quiet place to study.)
  5. Ele manteve-se quieto durante a reunião. (He kept himself quiet during the meeting.)