English–Spanish
“authentic” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/kasˈtiθo/
Example
La fiesta mantiene un ambiente castizo.
The party maintains an authentic atmosphere.
How to say “authentic” in Spanish
“Authentic” in Spanish is castizo.
Pure regional flavor.
Example sentences with castizo
En el mercado venden comida castiza.
They sell authentic food at the market.
Tips for using castizo
- When applied to people it can imply ancestry or cultural purity, so speakers tend to restrict it to places, styles, or customs rather than individuals.