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authentic tale

[ɔːˈθɛntɪk teɪl]
nounpl: authentic tales
história autêntica
1. A story that is genuinely true, factual, and based on real events or actual experiences
The documentary presented an authentic tale of survival against all odds.
O documentário apresentou uma história autêntica de sobrevivência contra todas as probabilidades.
2. A narrative that maintains its original character, without fabrication or significant alteration
She shared an authentic tale from her grandmother's life during the war.
Ela compartilhou uma história autêntica da vida de sua avó durante a guerra.
Synonyms
true storyfactual accountgenuine narrativereal taleveridical story
Antonyms
fabricationfalse talefictionmade-up storyinvented narrative

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
história autêntica
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
história verdadeira
Common alternative phrasing
Portugal
história genuína
Preferred in European Portuguese contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

the real deal
straight from the horse's mouth
gospel truth
contar a verdade nua e crua
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