human-made

[ˈhjuːmən meɪd]
adjective
feito pelo homem
1. Created, produced, or manufactured by humans rather than occurring naturally
The canal is a human-made waterway that connects two rivers.
O canal é uma via aquática feita pelo homem que conecta dois rios.
2. Artificial; constructed or engineered by people
Human-made materials like plastic have revolutionized industry.
Materiais feitos pelo homem, como plástico, revolucionaram a indústria.
3. Caused or created by human action or intervention
Climate scientists attribute global warming to human-made emissions.
Cientistas climáticos atribuem o aquecimento global às emissões feitas pelo homem.
The term 'human-made' has become increasingly important in contemporary discourse, particularly regarding environmental and climate change discussions. In Brazil, the distinction between 'natural' and 'feito pelo homem' reflects growing environmental consciousness. The term is often used in scientific and policy contexts to assign responsibility and emphasize human agency in environmental or industrial impacts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
artificialman-madesyntheticmanufacturedconstructed
Antonyms / Antônimos
naturalorganicwildspontaneous

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
feito pelo homem
Most common and formal usage
Brazil (informal)
artificial
Common alternative in casual speech
Portugal
feito pelo homem
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also uses 'artificial'
Technical contexts
sintético
Used in scientific and industrial contexts

Related Words

artificialsyntheticfabricatedengineeredconstructedmanufactured

Related Idioms & Phrases

human-made disaster
human-made climate change
human-made structures
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