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

Yes

The spelling, meaning, and grammar of "supermercados" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is pronunciation:

• Brazilian Portuguese: The vowels are more open and clearly articulated. The unstressed vowels (such as the 'a' in mercados) are pronounced with more clarity, and the rhythm is more syllable-timed.
• Continental Portuguese: The pronunciation is more "closed." Unstressed vowels are often reduced, neutralized, or almost "swallowed." The rhythm is more stress-timed, meaning the unstressed syllables are much shorter and more compressed.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Eu gosto de ir aos supermercados no fim de semana. (I like going to the supermarkets on the weekend.)
2. Os supermercados daqui estão muito cheios hoje. (The supermarkets around here are very full today.)
3. Existem vários supermercados grandes na minha cidade. (There are several large supermarkets in my city.)
4. Vou comparar os preços nos diferentes supermercados. (I am going to compare prices in the different supermarkets.)
5. Os supermercados costumam fazer promoções às terças-feiras. (Supermarkets usually have sales on Tuesdays.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. Os supermercados costumam fechar ao domingo. (Supermarkets usually close on Sundays.)
2. Fui aos supermercados para comprar fruta e legumes. (I went to the supermarkets to buy fruit and vegetables.)
3. Há muitos supermercados nesta zona da cidade. (There are many supermarkets in this area of the city.)
4. Temos de ir aos supermercados antes que eles fechem. (We have to go to the supermarkets before they close.)
5. Os supermercados estão com grandes descontos esta semana. (The supermarkets have great discounts this week.)