B1 — Intermediateadjective
genuino
genuine, authentic, natural
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
autenticoverosinceronaturalepuro
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
falsoartificialeadulteratocontraffattofinto
Usage note
'Autentico' stresses being the real thing. 'Sincero' focuses on honesty of character. 'Puro' implies unmixed or uncontaminated.
Example
"Il miele genuino di montagna ha un sapore inconfondibile."
"Genuine mountain honey has an unmistakable flavour."
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