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genuino

genuine; authentic

adjective heh-NWEE-noh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: From Latin genuinus 'innate, natural', possibly from genu 'knee' (marking a child as one's own).

Usage Note

Genuino means authentic or sincere, not merely a copy or performance. It is a near-synonym of auténtico but often carries a stronger sense of natural origin — una sonrisa genuina is a heartfelt smile, not a polite one. The adverb is genuinamente.

Examples

"Su interés por el arte es completamente genuino."

Natural Translation

His interest in art is completely genuine.

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