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sugar water

/ˈʃʊɡər ˈwɔːtər/

Tradução: Mistura simples de açúcar dissolvido em água, usada como adoçante, base para xaropes ou fonte rápida de energia para beija-flores e abelhas.

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/ˈʃʊɡər ˈwɔːtər/A2informalculinary
  • ptMistura simples de açúcar dissolvido em água, usada como adoçante, base para xaropes ou fonte rápida de energia para beija-flores e abelhas.

A simple mixture of sugar dissolved in water, often used as a sweetener, a base for syrups, or a quick energy source for hummingbirds or bees.

  1. Sweetened waterA2informal

    A simple mixture of sugar dissolved in water, often used as a sweet drink or for feeding hummingbirds.

    ptágua com açúcar

    • She made sugar water for the hummingbird feeder.
    • Some people drink sugar water to quickly boost their energy.
    • The recipe calls for a simple sugar water syrup.
  2. Something deceptively simple or weakB2informalamerican

    Used metaphorically to describe something that appears pleasant or sweet but lacks substance or strength.

    ptÁgua com açúcar

    • His argument was just sugar water; it sounded nice but had no real facts.
    • The movie was all sugar water and no plot.
    • Don't be fooled by his sugar water promises.