1. a body of water created by humans, typically by damming a river or excavating land
The artificial lake was built to provide irrigation for the agricultural region.
O lago artificial foi construído para fornecer irrigação para a região agrícola.
2. a man-made reservoir used for water supply, recreation, or hydroelectric power
Families enjoy swimming and boating at the artificial lake during summer.
As famílias gostam de nadar e navegar no lago artificial durante o verão.