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legítimo — meaning in English

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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.

Senses

legítimo is used for these senses in English:

  • above-board In open sight; without trick, concealment, or deception. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
  • genuine Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native
  • legitimate Authentic, real, genuine.
  • rightful By right; by law.

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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