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

Yes

The word "tentei" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammar in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, vowels are typically more open and clearly articulated, and the rhythm is more syllable-timed. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels are often more closed or even reduced (almost disappearing), which can give the word a more "consonantal" and clipped sound to a Brazilian ear.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu tentei te avisar sobre a reunião. (I tried to warn you about the meeting.)
  2. Tentei fazer o bolo, mas deu errado. (I tried to make the cake, but it went wrong.)
  3. Tentei te encontrar no shopping. (I tried to meet you at the mall.)
  4. Eu tentei falar com ele, mas ele não atendeu. (I tried to talk to him, but he didn't answer.)
  5. Tentei entender o que você disse. (I tried to understand what you said.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu tentei avisar-te sobre a reunião. (I tried to warn you about the meeting.)
  2. Tentei fazer o bolo, mas correu mal. (I tried to make the cake, but it went wrong.)
  3. Tentei encontrar-te no centro comercial. (I tried to meet you at the shopping center.)
  4. Tentei falar com ele, mas ele não atendeu. (I tried to talk to him, but he didn't answer.)
  5. Tentei perceber o que disseste. (I tried to understand what you said.)