artificially

BrE /ɑːˈtɪfɪsɪəli/ AmE /ɑːrˈtɪfɪʃəli/

adverb en → es

1 FAKE [adverb] B2

in a way that is not natural or real; in a way that copies something but does not look, feel, etc. like the real thing

artificialmente, falsamente

Collocations artificially sweetened drinks

  • The cake was artificially flavored.

    El pastel estaba saboreado artificialmente.

2 METHOD [adverb] C1

in a way that uses methods or processes that are not natural; in a way that is done by machines, chemicals, etc., rather than naturally

artificialmente, por medios artificiales

Collocations artificially increase/decrease

  • The company artificially inflated its profits.

    La empresa infló artificialmente sus ganancias.