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

Yes

The word "vacina" is identical in spelling, meaning, and grammatical function in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only differences are pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are generally more open and the rhythm is more "syllable-timed," making each vowel sound distinct. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels are often more closed or "reduced" (almost swallowed), which can make the word sound shorter and more consonant-heavy to those used to the Brazilian accent.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu tomei a vacina ontem. (I took the vaccine yesterday.)
  2. A vacina é gratuita no posto de saúde. (The vaccine is free at the health center.)
  3. Você já se vacinou contra a gripe? (Have you been vaccinated against the flu?)
  4. A vacina da COVID-19 é muito importante. (The COVID-19 vaccine is very important.)
  5. Preciso marcar uma vacina para o meu filho. (I need to schedule a vaccine for my son.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu tomei a vacina ontem. (I took the vaccine yesterday.)
  2. A vacina é gratuita no centro de saúde. (The vaccine is free at the health center.)
  3. Já te vacinaste contra a gripe? (Have you been vaccinated against the flu?)
  4. A vacina da COVID-19 é muito importante. (The COVID-19 vaccine is very important.)
  5. Preciso de agendar a vacina para o meu filho. (I need to schedule the vaccine for my son.)