atuar artificialmente
[a-tu-AR ar-ti-fi-si-AL-men-te]
verb phrase
to act artificially; to perform inauthentically
1. to behave or perform in a manner that is not genuine, forced, or contrived
He was clearly atuar artificialmente during the interview, trying to impress the hiring manager.
Ele estava claramente atuando artificialmente durante a entrevista, tentando impressionar o gerente de contratação.
2. to act or perform with exaggerated mannerisms or theatrical affectation
The actor atuar artificialmente in that scene, making his emotions seem unbelievable.
O ator atuou artificialmente naquela cena, tornando suas emoções parecerem inacreditáveis.
3. to function or operate in a simulated or artificial manner
The system was atuar artificialmente due to the software glitch.
O sistema estava atuando artificialmente devido ao erro de software.
In Brazilian culture, 'atuar artificialmente' is frequently used in contexts of social interaction, entertainment, and professional settings to describe inauthentic behavior. It carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting someone is being false or overly theatrical. The phrase is common in discussions of acting performances, job interviews, and social situations where someone appears to be concealing their true personality or intentions.
NYC Slang
putting on a show; faking it; being phony
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