auténtico
authentic
Origin: From Greek authentikos (original, genuine), via Latin authenticus.
Also means
genuine
Usage Note
Auténtico can precede or follow a noun, but placement shifts emphasis: un auténtico héroe (a true/real hero, intensifying) vs un héroe auténtico (a genuinely authentic hero). It collocates with cuero auténtico (genuine leather), sabor auténtico (authentic taste). The noun is autenticidad (authenticity). Unlike English 'authentic', it is also used informally as an intensifier equivalent to 'a real [something]': ¡es un auténtico desastre!
Examples
"Este bolso es de cuero auténtico."
Natural Translation
This bag is made of genuine leather.
Literal Translation
This bag is of leather authentic
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