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

No

While the word "torcedor" is understood in Portugal and carries the same literal meaning, there is a difference in typical usage. In Brazil, "torcedor" is the standard and most natural way to refer to a supporter or fan of a sports team. In Portugal, although "torcedor" is used to describe the act of cheering, the most natural and common word to identify a person as a fan of a club is adepto.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu sou um torcedor fervoroso do Flamengo. (I am a fervent Flamengo fan.)
  2. Os torcedores lotaram o estádio para o clássico. (The fans filled the stadium for the derby.)
  3. Ela é uma torcedora muito dedicada. (She is a very dedicated fan.)
  4. O torcedor ficou revoltado com a decisão do juiz. (The fan was outraged by the referee's decision.)
  5. Precisamos de mais torcedores apoiando o time. (We need more fans supporting the team.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu sou um adepto fervoroso do Benfica. (I am a fervent Benfica fan.)
  2. Os adeptos lotaram o estádio para o clássico. (The fans filled the stadium for the derby.)
  3. Ela é uma adepta muito dedicada. (She is a very dedicated fan.)
  4. O adepto ficou revoltado com a decisão do árbitro. (The fan was outraged by the referee's decision.)
  5. Precisamos de mais adeptos a apoiar a equipa. (We need more fans supporting the team.)