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

Yes

The word "treinou" is identical in spelling, grammar, and meaning in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. It is the third-person singular of the pretérito perfeito (past tense) of the verb treinar. The only difference between the two variants is the pronunciation. In Brazil, the vowels tend to be more open and the rhythm is more musical, whereas in Portugal, vowels (especially unstressed ones) are often more closed or reduced, and the prosody (intonation) follows a different pattern.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Ele treinou muito para a maratona. (He trained a lot for the marathon.)
  2. O treinador treinou o time ontem. (The coach trained the team yesterday.)
  3. O cachorro treinou para obedecer aos comandos. (The dog was trained to obey commands.)
  4. Ela treinou a coreografia toda a noite. (She practiced the choreography all night.)
  5. Ele treinou pesado na academia. (He trained hard at the gym.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Ele treinou muito para a maratona. (He trained a lot for the marathon.)
  2. O treinador treinou a equipa ontem. (The coach trained the team yesterday.)
  3. O cão treinou para obedecer aos comandos. (The dog was trained to obey commands.)
  4. Ela treinou a coreografia toda a noite. (She practiced the choreography all night.)
  5. Ele treinou pesado no ginásio. (He trained hard at the gym.)