authentic

auténtico

authentic(a-thehn-tihk)

adjective

1. (genuine)

a. auténtico

It is impossible to prove that the document is authentic.

Es imposible probar que el documento es auténtico.

2. (faithful to the original)

a. auténtico

Our dishes are made using authentic Italian recipes.

Nuestros platos se preparan usando auténticas recetas italianas.

3. (realistic)

a. realista

The film is an authentic and humanistic portrait of one of the most remarkable women of the nineteenth century.

La película es un retrato realista y humano de una de las mujeres más notables del siglo XIX.

authentic

adjective

1. (general)

a. auténtico(a)

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authentic [ɔːˈθentɪk]

adjective

1 (genuine) [+document, painting, data] auténtico

the authentic taste of Italy el auténtico sabor de Italia

bring the authentic taste of Italy into your home if you want to recreate an authetic taste of Italy in Islington, try our stunning pasta dishes Plain white walls with bare polished floor-hoards will recreate the authentic look of the Mediterranean villa

2 (realistic) [+scene, atmosphere] realista

the scenes seem quite authentic The dining room has an authentic period feel Creating an authentic Caribbean island atmosphere on a chilly day in London's Camden Town is quite a feat