legítimo — meaning in English

English meaning

• genuine adj Real and authentic, not fake or imitation.
• legitimate adj Allowed by, or in agreement with, the law.
• rightful adj Having a legitimate or lawful claim to something.
• true adj Matching the actual facts; correct or accurate.

Senses

legítimo is used for these senses in English:

• genuine Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native
• rightful By right; by law.
• true Genuine; legitimate; valid; sensu stricto.

genuine — full definition

1. adj Real and authentic, not fake or imitation.
2. adj Sincere and honest in feeling or character.

legitimate — full definition

1. adj Allowed by, or in agreement with, the law.
2. adj Reasonable, valid, or based on sound logic or accepted standards.
3. verb To make something lawful or officially accepted as valid.

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