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

Yes

The word "soldado" 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 are generally more open and clearly articulated. In Continental Portuguese, vowels that are not stressed (such as the "o" in the final syllable) are often reduced, shortened, or nearly swallowed, leading to a more "closed" sound.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. O soldado está treinando muito. (The soldier is training a lot.)
  2. O soldado se apresentou ao quartel hoje. (The soldier reported to the barracks today.)
  3. Eu vi um soldado na rua. (I saw a soldier on the street.)
  4. Aquele soldado é muito corajoso. (That soldier is very brave.)
  5. O soldado recebeu uma nova farda. (The soldier received a new uniform.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. O soldado está a treinar muito. (The soldier is training a lot.)
  2. O soldado apresentou-se ao quartel hoje. (The soldier reported to the barracks today.)
  3. Eu vi um soldado na rua. (I saw a soldier on the street.)
  4. Aquele soldado é muito corajoso. (That soldier is very brave.)
  5. O soldado recebeu uma nova farda. (The soldier received a new uniform.)