vintage
/ˈbintet͡ʃ/
The English phrase "vintage" can be translated into Spanish as vintage.
The term vintage is used to describe something that has an enduring appeal or is considered a classic. If you are referring specifically to the harvesting of grapes and the initial pressing for winemaking, use the noun vendimia. If you are referring to a specific wine identified by its year and vineyard, use the noun cosecha.
Meaning: having an enduring appeal, classic (adj)
Which one should you use?
While vintage describes an aesthetic or a specific year of a wine, vendimia is used specifically for the physical process of harvesting grapes.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term retro is frequently used. In Argentina, speakers often use the word vintage in informal contexts.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbintetʃ/
Did you know?
- Spanish lacks a single native adjective that perfectly captures the English 'vintage' sense of 'high-quality old item', which is why the English word was borrowed.
- The Spanish word for the grape harvest, vendimia, is actually a linguistic cousin to the English word 'vintage'.
- The term vintage is often used in Spanish to describe a specific curated aesthetic that blends several decades, whereas retro usually refers to a specific past era.
Examples in context
- Tengo un reloj antiguo de los años 50, es una auténtica joya.I have a vintage watch from the 50s, it's a genuine gem.
- Sus padres le regalaron un coche clásico de los años 60 por su cumpleaños.His parents gave him a vintage car from the 60s for his birthday.
- Mi hermana colecciona discos de vinilo retro.My sister collects retro vinyl records.
- Ese abrigo que encontré en la tienda es vintage, ¿verdad?That coat I found at the store is vintage, right?
- Mi abuela tiene un vestido de novia de antaño que guarda con mucho cariño.My grandmother has a vintage wedding dress from yesteryear that she cherishes.
- Me encanta ese vestido vintage.I love that vintage dress.
- Ella tiene un estilo muy vintage.She has a very vintage style.
- Esa cámara tiene un aspecto vintage.That camera has a vintage look.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are browsing a second-hand clothing store.
- ElenaMira este abrigo vintage, Mateo.Look at this vintage coat, Mateo.
- MateoEs muy bonito, pero es muy caro.It is very beautiful, but it is very expensive.
- ElenaTienes razón, pero es una pieza única.You are right, but it is a unique piece.
- MateoBusquemos algo más barato en esta tienda.Let's look for something cheaper in this store.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vintage” translations and entries vintage, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vintage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
