Artificial (en. Artificial)
/artiˈfiθjal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that is created or produced by human intervention.
Artificial flowers are used to decorate events.
Las flores artificiales se utilizan para decorar eventos.
Indicates that something lacks authenticity or is inauthentic.
The flavor of the drink was very artificial.
El sabor de la bebida era muy artificial.
Refers to elements or situations that simulate the natural.
The artificial world of video games attracts many players.
El mundo artificial de los videojuegos atrae a muchos jugadores.
Describes processes that are made in a non-organic way.
The artificial intelligence system is revolutionizing technology.
El sistema artificial de inteligencia está revolucionando la tecnología.
Etymology
From Latin 'artificialis', which means 'related to an artifice'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
artificial intelligence
Computer system that simulates human intelligence processes.
inteligencia artificial
artificial food
Foods that contain non-natural ingredients or additives.
comida artificial
artificial flavor
Flavor that has been created synthetically and does not come from natural sources.
sabor artificial
Related Words
artifice
Procedure or resource used to achieve an effect or result.
artificio
synthetic
Made of chemical components instead of being of natural origin.
sintético
falseness
Quality of what is not true, which is false or deceptive.
falsedad
Slang Meanings
Thing that is little authentic or genuine.
That movie was very artificial, I didn’t feel real emotion.
Esa película fue muy artificial, no sentí la emoción real.
About something that seems exaggerated.
His behavior was so artificial that everyone noticed it.
Su comportamiento era tan artificial que todos lo notaron.