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artificial

artificial

adjective ahr-tee-fee-SYAHL Less Common

Origin: From Latin 'artificialis', from 'artificium' (craft, skill).

Usage Note

Artificial is invariable in gender and pluralises as artificiales. It closely mirrors the English cognate. The phrase inteligencia artificial (artificial intelligence) has made it extremely common in contemporary Spanish. Do not confuse with artificioso (artful, cunning), a rarer and more pejorative adjective.

Examples

"Prefiero flores naturales, no artificiales."

Natural Translation

I prefer natural flowers, not artificial ones.

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