heypolyglot
Italian

retrospettiva

/re.tro.spetˈti.va/noun · feminineC2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 36,921

Meaning

retrospective

  • An exhibition or series presenting the past work of an artist, director, or movement.
  • A review or backward look at past events.

In a sentence

Il museo ospita una grande retrospettiva dedicata a Picasso.

The museum is hosting a major retrospective dedicated to Picasso.

Hai intenzione di andare alla retrospettiva sul cinema neorealista?

Are you planning to go to the retrospective on neorealist cinema?

Non tutte le opere sono state incluse in questa retrospettiva.

Not all works were included in this retrospective.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
retrospettivafeminine · singular
retrospettivefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often used in the context of film festivals, museums, and art galleries.

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