/awˈtentiko/
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Translation
authentic, genuine
Word origin
From Latin authenticus, from Greek authentikos ('original, genuine'), from authentes ('one who acts on their own authority'). The same root gives English 'authentic'.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- authentikos
- English cognates
- authentic
Grammar
Feminineauténtica
Masc pluralauténticos
Fem pluralauténticas
Examples
Picasso.
This painting is a genuine Picasso.
mexicana .
We tried authentic Mexican food at that restaurant.
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How do I know if the watch is genuine?
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She is a true friend in difficult times.
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The museum displays authentic documents from the last century.
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