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sugared beverage

[ˈʃʊɡərd ˈbɛvərɪdʒ]
nounpl: sugared beverages
bebida açucarada
1. A drink that contains added sugar or sweetening agents
Sugared beverages contribute significantly to childhood obesity.
As bebidas açucaradas contribuem significativamente para a obesidade infantil.
2. Soft drinks, sodas, or sweetened drinks as opposed to water or unsweetened alternatives
The school banned sugared beverages from its vending machines.
A escola proibiu bebidas açucaradas das suas máquinas de venda.
Synonyms
sweetened drinksoft drinksodasugary drinkhigh-sugar beverage
Antonyms
unsweetened beveragewatersugar-free drinkdiet drink

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bebida açucarada
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
refrigerante açucarado
More specific reference to sugared sodas
São Paulo
bebida açucarada / refrigerante com açúcar
Common in public health contexts
Portugal
bebida açucarada / bebida adoçada
Standard Portuguese usage; sometimes 'refrigerante açucarado'

Related Idioms & Phrases

liquid candy
sugar water
empty calories in a bottle
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