A1 — Beginneradjective
vero
true, real, genuine
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
realeautenticogenuinoeffettivo
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
falsofintoinventatoartificiale
Usage note
'Vero' is also used as a tag question: 'È bello, vero?' (It's nice, isn't it?). 'Autentico' stresses authenticity. 'Genuino' is used for food and character.
Example
"È una storia vera, non un racconto di fantasia."
"It's a true story, not a work of fiction."
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