authentic

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BrE /ˈɔːθəntɪk/ AmE /ˈɔːθəntɪk/

adjective en → es

1 TRUE/REAL [attributive / predicative] B1

real or genuine; not copied, false, or fake

auténtico, genuino, real

  • an authentic copy/original

Collocations authentic food · authentic music

  • The painting is an authentic Picasso.

    El cuadro es un auténtico Picasso.

2 TRADITIONAL [attributive / predicative] B2

typical or traditional; showing the customs and traditions of a place, time, etc.

auténtico, tradicional, genuino

  • an authentic experience/tradition

Collocations authentic Mexican food · authentic local customs

  • The restaurant offers an authentic taste of Italy.

    El restaurante ofrece un sabor auténtico de Italia.

3 HONEST [attributive / predicative] C1

honest and sincere; not pretending or lying

auténtico, sincero, honesto

  • an authentic person/attitude

Collocations authentic personality · authentic emotions

  • She has an authentic and genuine personality.

    Ella tiene una personalidad auténtica y genuina.