autentico

authentic

adjective ow-TEN-tee-koh Less Common

Origin: Greek authentikos (original, genuine)

Also means

genuine

Usage Note

Autentico describes something or someone as genuine, real, or original — 'un autentico capolavoro' (a genuine masterpiece). In legal contexts, copia autentica is a certified true copy. The verb autenticare means to authenticate or certify. Be aware that Italian often places autentico before the noun for emphasis, which is less common with most descriptive adjectives (normally post-nominal in Italian).

Examples

"Questo è un autentico vino toscano."

Natural Translation

This is a genuine Tuscan wine.

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