artificial things
[/ɑːr.tɪ.ˈfɪʃ.əl θɪŋz/]
noun phrasepl: artificial things
coisas artificiais
1. Objects, substances, or items that are made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally
The garden contained only artificial things like plastic flowers and synthetic turf.
O jardim continha apenas coisas artificiais como flores de plástico e grama sintética.
2. Items created through manufacturing, engineering, or technological processes
Modern homes are filled with artificial things designed for convenience.
As casas modernas estão repletas de coisas artificiais projetadas para conveniência.
3. Products that imitate or simulate natural objects but lack authenticity
She preferred real flowers over artificial things.
Ela preferia flores reais em vez de coisas artificiais.
In Brazilian culture, there is a strong appreciation for natural and authentic products, making 'coisas artificiais' often viewed with some skepticism in certain contexts, particularly in food and fashion. In the USA, artificial things are more widely accepted as practical conveniences. The term carries different connotations depending on whether it refers to practical necessities (artificial sweeteners) or aesthetic choices (artificial flowers).
NYC Slang
fake stuff / synthetic junk
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