throwback

• Describe algo que recuerda o evoca una época, estilo o tendencia pasados, o que es nostálgico o retro.

Describes something that is reminiscent of or evokes a past era, style, or trend.

1. Characteristic of an atavistC1formal

   Relating to or resembling an earlier ancestral type or form; showing traits from a past era.

   atávico

   • His style of dress is throwback to the 1920s.
   • The design of the car is a throwback to classic models.
   • Her music has a throwback feel, reminiscent of old jazz.

   Sinónimosancestralarchaicatavisticprimitiveretroreversionary

   Antónimosadvancedcontemporarycurrentmodernprogressive

• Sustantivo que designa algo que recuerda o evoca un estilo, tipo o característica del pasado, o que vuelve a ese pasado; también puede referirse a un organismo que presenta rasgos ancestrales o a una revival de algo antiguo.

A noun referring to something that is reminiscent of or returns to an earlier style, type, or characteristic, such as an organism displaying ancestral traits or a revival of a past feature.

1. Organism with primitive traitsC1formal

   An organism that displays characteristics typical of an earlier, more primitive form of its species.

   Organismo con rasgos primitivos

   • The rare bird was considered a throwback to an ancient lineage.
   • Some plants in this region are a throwback to prehistoric flora.
   • The fossil showed a throwback to a more primitive ancestor.

   Sinónimosatavismatavistreversion

2. Reappearance of an earlier characteristicB2informal

   A return to or reappearance of a trait, style, or feature from the past.

   Reaparición de una característica anterior

   • That song is a throwback to the 1980s.
   • Her outfit was a throwback to vintage fashion.
   • The movie is a throwback to classic horror films.

   Sinónimosatavismechoregressionresurgencereturnreversionrevivalvestige