vintage
The English phrase 'vintage' is translated into Italian as vintage.
The word vintage is used to describe something having an enduring appeal or being classic.
Meaning: having an enduring appeal, classic (adj)
Which one should you use?
While vintage is a common way to describe these items, you may also encounter retro or d'epoca depending on the context and the desired level of formality.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective vintage is invariable, which means it does not change its ending to agree with gender or number.
Did you know?
- When talking about wine, Italians rarely use vintage. Instead, they use annata to refer to the specific year the grapes were harvested.
- The word retro is often used in Italy to describe things that are not actually old, but are new items designed to look like they belong to a past decade.
- The term d'epoca literally translates to 'of the epoch'. It is the preferred term for official historical registries and museum certifications in Italy.
Examples in context
- Sta comprando un cappello vintage.He is buying a vintage hat.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe a vintage hat.Tatoeba #7831479 by Guybrush88, translation #434924 by lukaszpp
- L'ho comprato al negozio di abbigliamento vintage.I bought it at the vintage clothing store.This sentence shows how to refer to a vintage clothing store.Tatoeba #7218590 by Guybrush88, translation #2466796 by Hybrid
- Nuovi negozi vintage stanno fiorendo in tutto il centro.New vintage shops are popping up all over the city center.This sentence illustrates the use of the word when talking about vintage shops in a city center.Tatoeba #13880990 by Nuel, translation #13880989 by Nuel
- Apprezzo molto lo stile retrò di questa macchina fotograficaI really appreciate the vintage style of this camera
- Questo veicolo è un'auto d'epocaThis vehicle is a vintage car
- Mi piace molto questo abito vintage!I really like this vintage dress!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia are browsing a thrift store.
- MatteoGuarda questo zaino, è davvero vintage!Look at this backpack, it's really vintage!
- GiuliaSì, ha uno stile classico e intramontabile.Yes, it has a classic and timeless style.
- MatteoPensi che questo look vintage mi doni?Do you think this vintage look suits me?
- GiuliaAssolutamente sì, Matteo, ti sta benissimo.Absolutely, Matteo, it looks great on you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
