genuine material

[ˈdʒɛnjuːɪn məˈtɪriəl]
noun phrasepl: genuine materials
material genuíno
1. Authentic material that is real, not fake, counterfeit, or artificial; material that is exactly what it claims to be
This leather jacket is made of genuine material, not synthetic.
Esta jaqueta de couro é feita de material genuíno, não sintético.
2. Material composition that has been verified or certified as authentic
The antique furniture was confirmed to be made of genuine material.
Os móveis antigos foram confirmados como feitos de material genuíno.
3. Raw material or substance that is of natural or original origin
They use only genuine material in their organic skincare products.
Eles usam apenas material genuíno em seus produtos de cuidados com a pele orgânicos.
In Brazil, this phrase is commonly used in commerce, fashion, and antique markets to distinguish authentic products from counterfeits. Authenticity certification is highly valued, particularly in São Paulo's commercial sectors. In Portuguese-speaking contexts, terms like 'genuíno,' 'autêntico,' and 'legítimo' are often used interchangeably when discussing product authenticity and material composition.
NYC Slang
the real deal
Synonyms / Sinônimos
authentic materialreal materialnatural materialoriginal materiallegitimate material
Antonyms / Antônimos
fake materialcounterfeit materialartificial materialsynthetic materialimitation material

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
material genuíno
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
material legítimo
Alternative term sometimes preferred
São Paulo
material autêntico
Common usage in business and commerce
Portugal
material genuíno
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; European Portuguese also uses 'material autêntico'

Related Words

authenticitylegitimacyoriginalitycertificationverification

Related Idioms & Phrases

the real McCoy
the genuine article
the real thing
100% authentic
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