está puro

[ɛʃˈta ˈpuɾu]

verb phrase

it's pure / that's the truth / it's genuine

1. Affirming that something is genuine, authentic, or true without adulteration

This gold está puro - it's 24 karats.

Este ouro está puro - é ouro de 24 quilates.

2. Expressing agreement or affirmation that something is correct or truthful

What you said está puro - that's exactly right!

O que você disse está puro - isso é exatamente certo!

3. Describing a substance or product without impurities or adulterants

The water está puro and safe to drink.

A água está pura e segura para beber.

NYC Slang

that's straight up / that's real / that's legit

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

está puro

Common colloquial expression affirming truth or authenticity

Rio de Janeiro

está certo

Alternative phrasing with similar meaning

São Paulo

está puro

Widely used in informal speech

Portugal

é puro

Less common; Portuguese tends to use other expressions like 'é verdade'

está tudo puro

puro e simples

a pura verdade

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