Spanish Conversation · Level 155
28 words
Spanish word
retrospectiva
Pronunciation
IPA/retɾospekˈtiβa/
Meaning
- feminine nounretrospective
Example
Fuimos a la retrospectiva del pintor.
We went to the painter's retrospective.
More examples
La retrospectiva mostró obras desde sus inicios hasta sus últimas series.
The retrospective showed works from their beginnings to their latest series.
Core concept
An organized show or catalog that reviews past works or events to highlight how they changed over time.
Common phrases
ir a la retrospectiva
go to the retrospective
ver la retrospectiva
see the retrospective
una retrospectiva del artista
a retrospective of the artist
Similar words
exposición: Displays works in a venue for public viewing.
muestra: Gathers a limited selection of representative works to showcase.
exhibición: Stages an event where objects or artworks are shown to the public.
Definition in Spanish
Muestra organizada que, de forma cronológica o temática, repasa obras o hechos pasados para presentar la evolución de un autor o un periodo.
Word origin
Derived from Latin retro 'back' plus spectare 'to look', entering Spanish through Late Latin retrospectivus and then becoming retrospectiva.
Usage tips
- The word is relatively formal and common in cultural contexts, while casual speech often uses phrases like 'hacer un repaso' or 'hacer una revisión' instead.
Opposites
- prospectivaoutlooknoun
Related words
- retrospectivoretrospectiveadjective
- retrospecciónretrospectionnoun