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

Yes

The word "refugiado" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammatical function in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation:

• Brazilian Portuguese: The letter "d" is typically palatalized, sounding like the "j" in the English word "juice" ([dʒ]). The vowels are generally more open and clearly articulated.
• Continental Portuguese: The letter "d" is dental, pronounced with the tongue against the teeth ([d]), similar to the "d" in the English word "dog." The vowels tend to be more closed or reduced.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples:

1. O governo brasileiro está criando novos programas para refugiados. (The Brazilian government is creating new programs for refugees.)
2. Ela é uma refugiada que busca uma vida melhor. (She is a refugee seeking a better life.)
3. Muitos refugiados estão chegando ao Brasil através da fronteira. (Many refugees are arriving in Brazil through the border.)
4. O acolhimento de refugiados é um desafio humanitário. (The reception of refugees is a humanitarian challenge.)
5. Precisamos apoiar os direitos dos refugiados. (We need to support the rights of refugees.)

Continental Portuguese Examples:

1. O Estado tem o dever de proteger os refugiados. (The State has the duty to protect refugees.)
2. Há muitos refugiados a chegar a Portugal neste momento. (There are many refugees arriving in Portugal at this moment.)
3. A situação dos refugiados na Europa é muito complexa. (The situation of refugees in Europe is very complex.)
4. É necessário garantir o apoio aos refugiados. (It is necessary to ensure support for refugees.)
5. Eles vivem como refugiados em território europeu. (They live as refugees in European territory.)