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autenticare

to authenticate

verb ow-ten-tee-KAH-reh Rare
Communication Writing

Also means

to certify

Usage Note

Autenticare is used both for official documents (notarized copies, signatures) and for digital authentication (passwords, tokens). The past participle autenticato doubles as an adjective. Auxiliary: avere.

Examples

"Devi autenticare la firma dal notaio."

Natural Translation

You need to authenticate the signature at the notary.

Literal Translation

You-must authenticate the signature at-the notary.

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