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high-sugar beverage

[haɪ ˈʃʊɡər ˈbɛvərɪdʒ]
nounpl: high-sugar beverages
bebida açucarada
1. A drink with a high content of sugar, typically sweetened drinks including soft drinks, energy drinks, or sugary juices
Consuming high-sugar beverages regularly can lead to obesity and tooth decay.
O consumo regular de bebidas açucaradas pode levar à obesidade e cárie dentária.
2. Any liquid refreshment product containing elevated levels of added sugars or sweeteners
Schools have banned high-sugar beverages from their cafeterias.
As escolas proibiram bebidas açucaradas de seus refeitórios.
Synonyms
sugary drinksweetened beveragesoft drinksodasugary soda
Antonyms
sugar-free beverageunsweetened drinklow-sugar drinkdiet beverage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bebida açucarada
Most common term in Brazil
São Paulo
refrigerante açucarado
Often refers specifically to soft drinks
Rio de Janeiro
bebida doce
Informal colloquial usage
Portugal
bebida açucarada
Standard Portuguese usage; also 'refrigerante doce'

Related Idioms & Phrases

liquid candy
sugar rush
dental nightmare
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