retro
retro
style inspired by past
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retro with Russian translation
retro usage examples
Её комната оформлена в стиле ретро с старыми плакатами и проигрывателем винила.
Her room is decorated in retro style with old posters and a record player.
Ретро вернулось в моду в этом году, и многие магазины продают классические фасоны.
Retro returned to fashion this year and many shops sell classic cuts.
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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.
retro synonyms
What's the difference between retro / revival style / old-school
ретро — style inspired by past
Her room is decorated in retro style with old posters and a record player.
Её комната оформлена в стиле ретро с старыми плакатами и проигрывателем винила.
emphasizes a deliberate revival or reworking of a past style; more formal/descriptive and usually used in fashion/design contexts
The collection is a revival style inspired by 1950s silhouettes.
Коллекция — это стиль-возрождение, вдохновлённый силуэтами 1950-х.
informal term meaning traditional, classic, or sometimes unfashionably old; can describe attitudes, methods, or style rather than a deliberate revival
She likes old-school dresses and classic accessories.
Ей нравятся «олдскульные» платья и классические аксессуары.
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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
/ˈrɛtrəʊ/
retro translation
ретро
retro examples
Her room is decorated in retro style with old posters and a record player.
retro transcription
/ˈrɛtrəʊ/, /ˈrɛtroʊ/
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Questions about this word
retro meaning: what does it mean?
style inspired by past
retro pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
retro is pronounced as /ˈrɛtrəʊ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
retro definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Her room is decorated in retro style with old posters and a record player. Translation: Её комната оформлена в стиле ретро с старыми плакатами и проигрывателем винила.
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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