Spanish Conversation · Level 86
60 words
Spanish word
autenticidad
Pronunciation
IPA/awtentiθiˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nounauthenticity
Example
¿Cómo puedo comprobar la autenticidad?
How can I confirm the authenticity?
More examples
Antes de pagar, comprueba la autenticidad del producto.
Before paying, check the authenticity of the product.
Core concept
State or quality of being genuine and true to its original source.
Common phrases
comprobar la autenticidad
check the authenticity
verificar la autenticidad
verify the authenticity
poner en duda la autenticidad
cast doubt on the authenticity
Similar words
sinceridad: Heartfelt communication that expresses inner emotion without pretense.
naturalidad: Simple, unforced behavior or speech that appears naturally effortless.
franqueza: Open, straightforward telling of one's thoughts or feelings without disguise.
Definition in Spanish
Estado o cualidad de ser verdadero y no falsificado, es decir, de pertenecer a su fuente original.
Word origin
Formed from auténtico plus the suffix -idad, autenticidad traces to Latin authenticus and ultimately Greek authéntikos meaning 'of correct origin'.
Usage tips
- When applied to people, autenticidad often signals sincerity or genuine feeling rather than literal provenance, so context determines whether it means origin or personal genuineness.