sweetened beverage

[/ˈswiːtənd ˈbɛvərɪdʒ/]

nounpl: sweetened beverages

bebida adoçada

1. a drink that contains added sugar or sweetening agents

Sweetened beverages like soda and juice are popular but high in calories.

Bebidas adoçadas como refrigerante e suco são populares mas têm alto teor calórico.

2. any liquid refreshment with sweeteners, artificial or natural

Health experts recommend reducing consumption of sweetened beverages.

Especialistas em saúde recomendam reduzir o consumo de bebidas adoçadas.

NYC Slang

soda, pop

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

bebida adoçada

standard term used across Brazil

Brazil

refrigerante

specifically refers to soda/soft drinks

Portugal

bebida açucarada

common alternative term in Portugal

General

bebida doce

more colloquial form

cut back on sweetened beverages

high in sweetened beverages

tax on sweetened beverages

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