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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
Synonyms
sugary drinksweet drinksugar-sweetened beverageSSB
Antonyms
unsweetened beverageplain watersugar-free drink

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

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut back on sweetened beverages
high in sweetened beverages
tax on sweetened beverages
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