Meaning
back, rear, reverse
- back, reverse side
- rear part
In a sentence
Ho scritto il numero sul retro del foglio.
I wrote the number on the back of the sheet.
Cosa c'è sul retro della macchina?
What's at the back of the car?
Non guardare il retro della maglietta adesso.
Don't look at the back of the shirt now.
Word forms (1)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| retro | masculine · singular |
Usage notes
- Usually appears in fixed expressions, not as a standalone everyday noun.
- For physical position, davanti/opposto often replace it in modern speech; retro sounds formal or technical.
- Common on signs and labels: sul retro, lato retro, parte retro.