genuine

S2 W1

BrE /ˈdʒenjuɪn/ AmE /ˈdʒɛnjuɪn/

adjective en → es

1 AUTHENTICITY [attributive / predicative] A2

real and not fake or copied; true and original

auténtico, genuino, real

  • a genuine article
  • be genuine

Collocations genuine leather · genuine emotions

  • This is a genuine antique.

    Esto es un antiguo auténtico.

2 SINCERITY [attributive / predicative] B1

sincere and honest; not pretending or lying

verdadero, sincero, genuino

  • be genuine about something
  • genuine feelings

Collocations genuine interest · genuine concern

  • She was being very genuine about her support.

    Ella estaba siendo muy sincera con su apoyo.

3 QUALITY [attributive / predicative] B2

of high quality; excellent and valuable

de calidad, excelente, genuino

  • genuine talent
  • be genuine in something

Collocations genuine skill · genuine opportunity

  • He has a genuine talent for music.

    Él tiene un verdadero talento para la música.