B1 — Intermediateadjective
autentico
authentic, genuine, real
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
genuinoverosinceronaturalespontaneo
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
falsoipocritaartificiosofintocostruito
Usage note
'Autentico' implies being true to oneself. 'Genuino' is similar but can describe both people and things. 'Spontaneo' highlights natural, unrehearsed behaviour. 'Artificioso' (antonym) means affected/contrived.
Example
"Mi piace perché è una persona autentica: non recita nessun ruolo."
"I like her because she is an authentic person: she doesn't play any role."
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