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authentic answer

[ɔːˈθɛntɪk ˈɑːnsər]
nounpl: authentic answers
resposta autêntica
1. A genuine, truthful, or verified response that accurately represents facts or reality without deception or fabrication
The detective sought an authentic answer about what really happened that night.
O detetive procurava uma resposta autêntica sobre o que realmente aconteceu naquela noite.
2. In academic or testing contexts, a correct answer that is genuinely obtained through proper understanding rather than cheating or guessing
Students were encouraged to provide authentic answers based on their own understanding of the material.
Os alunos foram encorajados a fornecer respostas autênticas baseadas em sua própria compreensão do material.
NYC Slang
keepin' it real answer
Synonyms
genuine answertruthful responsehonest replyreal answerverified response
Antonyms
false answerdishonest responsefabricated replymisleading answerinauthentic response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta autêntica
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
resposta verdadeira
More colloquial alternative frequently used
São Paulo
resposta autêntica
Formal usage in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
resposta autêntica
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

the real deal
tell it like it is
straight from the horse's mouth
honest-to-goodness answer
the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
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