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

Yes

The word "urbano" is identical in both Brazilian and European Portuguese regarding its spelling, meaning, and grammatical function. The only difference is in pronunciation. In Brazil, the vowels are generally more open, and the final "o" is typically pronounced as a closed "u" sound. In Portugal, the pronunciation involves more significant vowel reduction (where unstressed vowels are neutralized or shortened) and follows the different rhythmic patterns (stress-timed) characteristic of European Portuguese.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. O transporte urbano é o maior problema da cidade. (Urban transport is the city's biggest problem.)
  2. O planejamento urbano precisa de investimentos. (Urban planning needs investments.)
  3. Ela prefere o estilo de vida urbano. (She prefers the urban lifestyle.)
  4. O crescimento urbano está ocorrendo de forma desordenada. (Urban growth is occurring in an unorganized manner.)
  5. O centro urbano é muito movimentado durante o dia. (The urban center is very busy during the day.)

Portuguese (Continental) Examples

  1. O transporte urbano é o maior problema da cidade. (Urban transport is the city's biggest problem.)
  2. O planeamento urbano precisa de investimentos. (Urban planning needs investments.)
  3. Ela prefere o estilo de vida urbano. (She prefers the urban lifestyle.)
  4. O crescimento urbano está a ocorrer de forma desordenada. (Urban growth is occurring in an unorganized manner.)
  5. A zona urbana é muito movimentada durante o dia. (The urban area is very busy during the day.)