sweetened liquid

[/ˈswiːtənd ˈlɪkwɪd/]

nounpl: sweetened liquids

líquido adoçado

1. Any liquid substance that has been made sweet or sweeter by the addition of sugar or a sweetening agent

The sweetened liquid in the soda bottle contains high amounts of sugar.

O líquido adoçado na garrafa de refrigerante contém altas quantidades de açúcar.

2. A beverage or drink prepared with added sweetener

Children often prefer sweetened liquids over plain water.

As crianças frequentemente preferem líquidos adoçados à água pura.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

líquido adoçado

Standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

bebida adoçada

Often used interchangeably; more common in urban areas

Portugal

líquido adoçado

Standard European Portuguese usage

sugar rush (from consuming sweetened liquids)

liquid candy (colloquial reference to highly sweetened beverages)

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