artefactos
/aɾtefaɡtos/from spelling rules
The English word "artifacts" is translated into Spanish as artefactos.
artefactos refers to artifacts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, artifacts are commonly referred to as piezas.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾtefaɡtos/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word artefacto can be used as a euphemism for an explosive device, such as a bomb, especially in news reports and military contexts.
- The word artefacto shares a root with artificio, which in Spanish can imply something fake, artificial or even a clever trick.
- While an English speaker might call a strange-looking gadget an 'artifact', a Spanish speaker might more naturally call it an artilugio, implying it is a clever or perhaps slightly useless device.
Examples in context
- En el museo, exhiben una impresionante colección de artefactos precolombinos.In the museum, they display an impressive collection of pre-Columbian artifacts.
- El museo alberga una amplia variedad de objetos antiguos, incluyendo monedas, pinturas y estatuas.The museum houses a wide variety of ancient objects, including coins, paintings, and statues.
- Encontraron un escondite subterráneo lleno de reliquias romanas.They discovered an underground hiding place full of Roman artifacts.
- El museo exhibe piezas únicas de la cultura Maya.The museum exhibits unique pieces from Mayan culture.
- El castillo está lleno de objetos históricos que datan del siglo XV.The castle is filled with historical artifacts dating back to the 15th century.
- El arqueólogo descubrió unos artefactos incas extremadamente bien conservados.The archaeologist discovered some incredibly well-preserved Inca artifacts.
- Nuestra familia posee una colección de reliquias religiosas heredadas de generación en generación.Our family owns a collection of religious relics passed down from generation to generation.
- Los objetos históricos del museo representan momentos clave de nuestra historia.The historical artifacts in the museum represent key moments in our history.
- El mercado de pulgas está lleno de cosas antiguas, desde muebles hasta pequeños artefactos.The flea market is full of old things, from furniture to small artifacts.
- Encontraron varios artefactos en la cueva.They found several artifacts in the cave.
- El museo exhibe artefactos antiguos.The museum exhibits ancient artifacts.
- Esos artefactos son de la civilización maya.Those artifacts are from the Mayan civilization.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are visiting a history museum.
- JavierMira estos artefactos tan interesantes, Lucía.Look at these very interesting artifacts, Lucía.
- LucíaSí, Javier, son impresionantes.Yes, Javier, they are impressive.
- Javier¿Sabes de qué época son?Do you know what era they are from?
- LucíaCreo que son de la época colonial.I think they are from the colonial era.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
