Auténtico (en. Authentic)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to something that is true or not false.
This document is authentic.
Este documento es auténtico.
That maintains its integrity and has not been altered.
The artifact found is of an authentic style.
El artefacto encontrado es de un estilo auténtico.
That belongs to the essence of something or is characteristic of a particular culture.
I ate authentic food from the region.
Comí una comida auténtica de la región.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'authenticus', which means 'genuine, true'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

authentic document
A document that is original and not forged.
documento auténtico
authentic flavor
The flavor that corresponds to the original traditions of a dish.
sabor auténtico
authentic experience
An experience that reflects the true nature of a place or culture.
experiencia auténtica

Related Words

authenticity
Quality of authentic, reality or veracity of something.
autenticidad
authenticator
Person or tool that verifies the authenticity of something.
autenticador
digital authenticator
System that guarantees the authenticity of documents in digital format.
autenticador digital

Slang Meanings

Used to describe something that is very good or of high quality.
That movie is authentic; you have to see it!
Esa película es auténtica, ¡tienes que verla!
Refers to a person who is sincere and not false.
She is authentic; she always says what she thinks.
Ella es auténtica, siempre dice lo que piensa.