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sugary drink

[ˈʃʊɡəri drɪŋk]
nounpl: sugary drinks
bebida açucarada
1. A beverage containing high amounts of sugar, typically sweet-tasting and often carbonated or flavored
Children should limit their consumption of sugary drinks to maintain good dental health.
As crianças devem limitar o consumo de bebidas açucaradas para manter a saúde dental.
2. Any drink with added sugars or high natural sugar content
Soft drinks and energy drinks are common examples of sugary drinks.
Refrigerantes e bebidas energéticas são exemplos comuns de bebidas açucaradas.
NYC Slang
soda or pop (varies by region)
Synonyms
soft drinksodasweet beveragesugared beverage
Antonyms
sugar-free drinkunsweetened drinkdiet drinkwater

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bebida açucarada
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
refrigerante doce
often used colloquially for sodas
São Paulo
bebida açucarada
standard usage
Portugal
bebida açucarada
formal term; 'refrigerante' also used for sodas

Related Idioms & Phrases

sugar rush (from drinking sugary beverages)
liquid candy (describing unhealthy sugary drinks)
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