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

Yes

The word "sozinha" is identical in meaning, grammar, and spelling in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation.

In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are generally more "open" and clearly articulated. The final "a" is pronounced distinctly. In Continental Portuguese, vowels that are not stressed tend to be "reduced" or even "swallowed" (vowel reduction). This means a Portuguese person might pronounce the "i" and the final "a" much more softly or quickly, making the word sound shorter and more closed than the Brazilian pronunciation.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Ela está sozinha em casa. (She is alone at home.)
2. Eu não gosto de viajar sozinha. (I don't like traveling alone.)
3. Ela resolveu todo o problema sozinha. (She solved the whole problem by herself.)
4. Você está sozinha aqui no parque? (Are you alone here in the park?)
5. A menina ficou sozinha no quarto. (The girl was left alone in the room.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

Note: While the word "sozinha" remains the same, a Portuguese person would naturally use different grammatical structures (such as the "a + infinitive" construction) or omit subject pronouns more frequently.

1. Ela está sozinha em casa. (She is alone at home.)
2. Não gosto de viajar sozinha. (I don't like traveling alone.)
3. Ela resolveu o problema sozinha. (She solved the problem by herself.)
4. Estás sozinha aqui no parque? (Are you alone here in the park?)
5. A menina está a ficar sozinha no quarto. (The girl is staying alone in the room.)