beverage

[/ˈbɛvərɪdʒ/]

nounfemininepl: beverages

bebida

1. a drink, especially one other than water

The hotel offers a variety of beverages at the bar.

O hotel oferece uma variedade de bebidas no bar.

2. any liquid consumed for refreshment or nourishment

Coffee is a popular morning beverage.

O café é uma bebida popular da manhã.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

bebida

most common term used throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

bebida

standard usage, occasionally 'líquido' in informal contexts

São Paulo

bebida

standard usage, may use 'bebida gelada' for cold beverages

Portugal

bebida

standard usage; 'refesco' may be used for soft drinks specifically

non-alcoholic beverage

hot beverage

cold beverage

soft beverage

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