authenticidade

[au.ten.ti.si.DA.de]
nounfemininepl: authenticidades
authenticity
1. the quality of being genuine, real, or true; not fake or counterfeit
The authenticidade of the artwork was verified by experts.
A authenticidade da obra de arte foi verificada por especialistas.
2. the quality of being reliable, trustworthy, or credible
The authenticidade of his testimony was questioned in court.
A authenticidade do seu depoimento foi questionada no tribunal.
3. the state of being original or not imitated
She valued authenticidade in her personal relationships.
Ela valorizava a authenticidade em seus relacionamentos pessoais.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'authenticidade' is an important concept in discussions of art, literature, music, and personal identity. It reflects a cultural value placed on genuineness and originality, particularly in the context of Brazilian music genres like samba and bossa nova where authenticity to roots is highly valued. Note: The more common spelling in both Brazilian and European Portuguese is 'autenticidade' (without the 'h').
NYC Slang
the real deal; keeping it real; for real
Synonyms / Sinônimos
autenticidadeveracidadegenuinidadelegitimidaderealidadeoriginalidade
Antonyms / Antônimos
falsidadefraudeimitaçãofalsificaçãoenganomentira

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
authenticidade
Standard formal usage in written and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
authenticidade
Common in cultural and artistic discussions
São Paulo
authenticidade
Used in business and professional contexts
Portugal
autenticidade
Preferred spelling in European Portuguese; authenticidade is less common

Related Words

autênticoautenticargenuínolegítimoverdadeirooriginal

Related Idioms & Phrases

com toda authenticidade
em busca da authenticidade
questionar a authenticidade de algo
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