genuína

[ʒe.nu.ˈi.nə]

adjectivefemininepl: genuínas

genuine

1. Authentic; real; not fake or counterfeit

This is a genuine leather jacket.

Esta é uma jaqueta de couro genuína.

2. Sincere; honest; free from pretense

She showed genuine concern for his wellbeing.

Ela mostrou preocupação genuína com o bem-estar dele.

3. True; actual; real in nature or essence

That was a genuine mistake, not intentional.

Foi um erro genuíno, não intencional.

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General Brazilian

genuína

Standard usage throughout Brazil

São Paulo

genuína

Common in formal and informal contexts

Portugal

genuína

Standard European Portuguese form

couro genuíno (genuine leather)

interesse genuíno (genuine interest)

amigo genuíno (genuine friend)

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