man-made objects

[mæn meɪd ˈɑbdʒɪkts]
noun phrasepl: man-made objects
objetos feitos pelo homem
1. Inanimate things or items created, manufactured, or constructed by humans rather than occurring naturally
The museum displays various man-made objects from different historical periods.
O museu exibe vários objetos feitos pelo homem de diferentes períodos históricos.
2. Artificial or synthetic items produced through human labor and technology
Man-made objects like smartphones and computers have transformed modern society.
Objetos feitos pelo homem como smartphones e computadores transformaram a sociedade moderna.
This term is commonly used in educational, scientific, and museum contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it appears frequently in environmental discussions contrasting human creations with natural ecosystems. The phrase emphasizes human agency and responsibility in creating the built environment.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
artificial objectsmanufactured itemshuman-made artifactssynthetic productsfabricated goods
Antonyms / Antônimos
natural objectsorganic materialsnaturally occurring items

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetos feitos pelo homem
Standard formal usage in academic and everyday contexts
Rio de Janeiro
objetos artificiais
Common alternative emphasizing artificial nature
São Paulo
produtos manufaturados
More technical term used in business and industrial contexts
Portugal
objetos fabricados pelo homem
Slightly more formal phrasing preferred in European Portuguese

Related Words

artifactmanufactureconstructionhuman-madeartificialsynthetic

Related Idioms & Phrases

made by human hands
created by mankind
artificial creation
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