This phrase is used to describe something or someone as purebred, genuine or authentic. It literally translates to 'of pure strain'. It can be used to describe a person who is genuinely from a certain place and embodies its characteristics, or a thing that is considered pure or authentic.
Examples
- Spanish: Mi abuela es una mujer de pura cepa mexicana, nacida y criada en Puebla.
- English: My grandmother is a purebred Mexican woman, born and raised in Puebla.