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be genuine

[bi ˈdʒɛnjuːɪn]
verb phrase
ser genuíno
1. to be authentic, real, or sincere; not fake or pretended
His feelings are genuine and come from the heart.
Os sentimentos dele são genuínos e vêm do coração.
2. to be true or legitimate; not counterfeit
The antique dealer confirmed the painting is genuine.
O antiquário confirmou que o quadro é genuíno.
3. to be honest and sincere in one's behavior or expression
She tries to be genuine in all her interactions with people.
Ela tenta ser genuína em todas as suas interações com as pessoas.
NYC Slang
keep it real
Synonyms
be authenticbe realbe sincerebe truebe honestbe legitimate
Antonyms
be fakebe falsebe counterfeitbe insincerebe dishonestbe pretend

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser genuíno
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ser genuíno
common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ser de verdade
colloquial alternative meaning 'be for real'
Portugal
ser genuíno
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

be true to yourself
wear your heart on your sleeve
tell it like it is
ser autêntico
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