Kilo Lingo

/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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This word is part of lesson 40.