What is the Spanish word for "original"?

Learn how to say "original" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

original

Spanish

original

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Examples of how to use "original" in Spanish

English
Is this the original painting or a copy?
Spanish
¿Es esta la pintura original o una copia?
English
This painting is the original from 1920.
Spanish
Esta pintura es la original de 1920.
English
She prefers the original recipe for soup.
Spanish
Ella prefiere la receta original de la sopa.
English
His idea seemed creative and original to everyone.
Spanish
Su idea pareció creativa y original a todos.
English
Keep the original receipt for possible returns.
Spanish
Guarda el recibo original para posibles devoluciones.

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