Spanish Conversation · Level 78
60 words
Spanish word
artificial
Pronunciation
IPA/aɾtifiˈθjal/
Meaning
- adjectiveartificial
Example
Esta sonrisa parece artificial.
This smile looks artificial.
More examples
La inteligencia artificial ya forma parte de la vida cotidiana.
Artificial intelligence is already part of everyday life.
Core concept
Machine-made plastic object.
Common phrases
sonrisa artificial
artificial smile
inteligencia artificial
artificial intelligence
sabor artificial
artificial flavor
Similar words
falso: Appears not genuine or real, often intended to deceive.
fingido: Outwardly insincere, showing a false expression that hides true feelings.
forzado: Appears strained or forced, produced with effort and lacking natural ease.
afectado: Excessively showy or pretentious, styled in an overly affected way.
Definition in Spanish
Que es producido por la intervención humana o por métodos técnicos en lugar de surgir por procesos naturales.
Word origin
From Latin artificialis, from artificium 'craft' (from artifex 'craftsman'), originally meaning made by human skill rather than by natural processes.
Usage tips
- Often applied to smiles, tones, or behavior to imply insincerity, so a Spanish 'sonrisa artificial' normally means a fake or forced smile.