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

Yes

The word "transportar" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammar in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only differences lie in pronunciation.

In Brazilian Portuguese, vowels are generally more "open" and clearly articulated, and the "r" at the end of the word varies by region (e.g., a retroflex "r" in the countryside or an aspirated "r" in Rio de Janeiro). In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels are often "reduced" or nearly swallowed, making the word sound much more "clipped" or "closed."

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. A empresa transporta mercadorias para todo o Brasil. (The company transports goods to all of Brazil.)
  2. Precisamos de um caminhão para transportar essa carga. (We need a truck to transport this load.)
  3. O ônibus transporta os alunos todos os dias. (The bus transports the students every day.)
  4. É difícil transportar esse sofá sozinho. (It is difficult to transport this sofa alone.)
  5. O metrô transporta muitas pessoas durante o dia. (The subway transports many people during the day.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. A empresa transporta mercadorias por todo o país. (The company transports goods throughout the country.)
  2. Precisamos de um camião para transportar esta carga. (We need a lorry to transport this load.)
  3. O autocarro transporta os alunos todos os dias. (The bus transports the students every day.)
  4. É difícil transportar este sofá sozinho. (It is difficult to transport this sofa alone.)
  5. O comboio transporta muitas pessoas durante o dia. (The train transports many people during the day.)