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legitimate in Spanish

legitimate in Spanish is legítimo, genuino — legitimate means allowed by, or in agreement with, the law.

legitimate in Spanish

legítimo
adj
legítimo
adj
Authentic, real, genuine.
genuino
adj
Authentic, real, genuine.

What does "legitimate" mean?

  1. adj Allowed by, or in agreement with, the law.
    "Make sure you buy tickets only from a legitimate seller, not a stranger online."
  2. adj Reasonable, valid, or based on sound logic or accepted standards.
    "Asking for more time to read the contract is a legitimate request."
  3. verb To make something lawful or officially accepted as valid.
    "The new law was meant to legitimate small traders who had worked without licences."
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legitimate in a sentence

  • Make sure you buy tickets only from a legitimate seller, not a stranger online.
  • Her aunt runs a perfectly legitimate business selling secondhand furniture.
  • Asking for more time to read the contract is a legitimate request.
  • She raised a legitimate concern about the budget.

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What is "legitimate" in Spanish?
"legitimate" in Spanish is legítimo, genuino. legitimate means: Allowed by, or in agreement with, the law.
How do you use "legitimate" in a sentence?
Example: "Make sure you buy tickets only from a legitimate seller, not a stranger online." In Spanish, "legitimate" is legítimo, genuino.
Are there other ways to say "legitimate" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "legitimate": legítimo, genuino.
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