artificial
“artificial” means “artificial” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
artificial
Also: man-made, synthetic
📝 In Action
Prefiero la luz natural a la luz artificial.
A2I prefer natural light over artificial light.
El campo tiene césped artificial.
A2The field has artificial grass.
Estamos estudiando la inteligencia artificial.
B1We are studying artificial intelligence.
fake
Also: forced, insincere
📝 In Action
Ella me dio una sonrisa un poco artificial.
B2She gave me a somewhat fake smile.
Su entusiasmo parecía muy artificial.
B2His enthusiasm seemed very forced.
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Words that translate to "artificial" in Spanish:
artificial→fake→forced→insincere→man-made→synthetic→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: artificial
Question 1 of 2
Which of these would you describe as 'césped artificial'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'artificialis,' which describes something made with skill or craft ('ars') rather than by nature.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'artificial' always a negative word?
Not at all! While it can mean 'fake' in a social sense, it is usually just a neutral way to describe technology or man-made items like 'luz artificial' or 'inteligencia artificial'.
How do I pronounce the 'c' in 'artificial'?
In Spain, it sounds like a 'th' (as in 'thin'). In Latin America, it sounds like an 's' (as in 'sun'). Both are correct!