retro
/retɾo/from spelling rules
retro is the Spanish way to say "retro" (of, or relating to the past, past times or the way things were).
retro is an adjective used to describe styles, fashions or aesthetics that imitate the past.
Meaning: of, or relating to the past, past times, or the way things were (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
/retɾo/
Did you know?
- While retro describes a style, Spanish speakers use the word vintage frequently to describe actual antique items from a specific era. Using retro for a genuine 1920s dress might imply it is a modern imitation rather than an original.
- While 'retro' describes an aesthetic style, if you want to describe a person who is stuck in the past or 'old-fashioned' in a more common way, you would use the word retrógrado.
- The term for 'feedback' in Spanish is retroalimentación, which literally combines 'back' and 'feeding'.
Examples in context
- El sistema educativo está siendo retrógrado al no incorporar las nuevas tecnologías.The education system is being retrograde by not incorporating new technologies.
- Me encanta vestir prendas vintage porque tienen un estilo de época.I love wearing vintage clothing because they have a retro style.
- Me gusta cómo esa película tiene un estilo retro.I like how that movie has a retro style.
- Esos pantalones están muy pasados de moda, ¡son súper retro!Those pants are very outdated, they're so retro!
- Me encanta el estilo retro de esta tienda.I love the retro style of this shop.
- Esa es una estética retro muy popular.That is a very popular retro aesthetic.
- Escuchamos música con un sonido retro.We listen to music with a retro sound.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are looking at furniture in a store.
- DanielMira este radio, es muy retro.Look at this radio, it is very retro.
- MaríaEs verdad, me gusta mucho el diseño.It is true, I really like the design.
- DanielQuedaría perfecto en mi sala.It would look perfect in my living room.
- MaríaCómpralo, Daniel, es una pieza única.Buy it, Daniel, it is a unique piece.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
