Spanish Conversation · Level 126
60 words
Spanish word
genuino
Pronunciation
IPA/xeˈnwino/
Meaning
- adjectivegenuine
Example
¿Es este cuadro genuino?
Is this painting genuine?
More examples
Su sonrisa genuina iluminó la habitación.
Her genuine smile lit up the room.
Core concept
An original object bearing the maker's marks.
Common phrases
sonrisa genuina
genuine smile
interés genuino
genuine interest
sentimiento genuino
genuine feeling
Similar words
auténtico: Contains trusted documentation or labels showing an established origin.
original: Dates from the initial production and is the primary item created.
real: Is an actual, tangible object with real-world existence and qualities.
Definition in Spanish
Que no es copia ni imitación, sino que procede del autor, fabricante o fuente original y mantiene sus características auténticas.
Word origin
From Latin genuīnus 'original, innate', Spanish genuino retains the sense that an item comes from the original author or manufacturer rather than being a reproduction.
Usage tips
- In conversation 'genuino' emphasizes provenance, so sellers and labels more often use auténtico or original, and for people or feelings Spanish speakers use sincero rather than genuino.
Other meanings
- sincereadjective
Opposites
- falsofalseadjective
- fingidofeignedadjective
Related words
- genuinamentegenuinelyadverb
- genuinidadgenuinenessnoun