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Retro

retro

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Meaning of Retro

style inspired by past

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German[ˈʁeːtʁoː]
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Retro belongs to the topic "Fashion and Trends". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between Retro / Vintage / nostalgisch / altmodisch

🇩🇪German
Retro

Describes an older style or design, usually more general and less fashionable than Retro.

B1Rarely

Das Café ist im Altstil eingerichtet.

Кафе оформлено в старом стиле.

🇩🇪German

Refers to older items or a style inspired by earlier decades, especially in fashion and design; often sounds stylish and high-quality.

B1Often

Sie trägt gerne Vintage-Kleidung aus den 70er-Jahren.

Она любит носить винтажную одежду 70-х годов.

N
🇩🇪German
nostalgisch

Means nostalgic, evoking warm memories of the past; it is not exactly a style noun, but more a description of feeling.

B1Very Often

Der Film hat eine nostalgische Atmosphäre.

У фильма ностальгическая атмосфера.

A
🇩🇪German
altmodisch

Means old-fashioned; often sounds slightly critical and can imply that something is no longer modern.

B1Very Often

Diese Möbel wirken altmodisch.

Эта мебель выглядит старомодно.

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How to pronounce Retro and what this word means

Retro translation: ретро. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Retro

[ˈʁeːtʁoː]

Retro translation

ретро

Retro transcription

[ˈʁeːtʁoː]

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Retro meaning: what does it mean?

vom Stil vergangener Jahrzehnte inspiriert

Retro pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Retro is pronounced as [ˈʁeːtʁoː]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is Retro part of Fashion and Trends vocabulary?

Yes, Retro (ретро) can be learned in the Fashion and Trends topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Retro part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, Retro (ретро) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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