Artificiales (en. Artificial)
/aɾtifiˈθjales/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
That which is not natural, but man-made.
Artificial products can have side effects.
Los productos artificiales pueden tener efectos secundarios.
Refers to things that imitate nature but are manufactured.
Artificial flowers are a durable option for decoration.
Las flores artificiales son una opción duradera para la decoración.
About something that is simulated or does not exist genuinely.
Artificial bonds lack true depth.
Los vínculos artificiales carecen de verdadera profundidad.
Etymology
From the Latin 'artificialis', meaning 'made by art'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
artificial intelligence
A computer system capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence.
inteligencia artificial
artificial products
Manufactured items that are not natural, such as food or materials.
productos artificiales
artificial university
Educational institutions offering unregulated or non-traditional training.
universidad artificial
Related Words
artificiality
Quality of what is artificial.
artificialidad
artificial
That which is forced or not authentic.
artificioso
artifice
Element deliberately created, especially something that deceives or imitates.
artificio
Slang Meanings
Used in the context of superficial relationships.
That friendship is so artificial, there is no genuine connection.
Esa amistad es tan artificial, no hay conexión genuina.
Refers to products that attempt to seem natural.
That food feels artificial, it doesn't taste like real chocolate.
Esa comida se siente artificial, no sabe a verdadero chocolate.