retro technology
[RET-roh tek-NAH-luh-jee]
nounpl: retro technologies
tecnologia retrô
1. Outdated or vintage technology that is no longer in common use but is appreciated, collected, or used nostalgically
Vinyl records are a form of retro technology that has experienced a resurgence in popularity.
Discos de vinil são uma forma de tecnologia retrô que experimentou um ressurgimento em popularidade.
2. Electronic devices or computing systems from previous decades that are sought after by enthusiasts and collectors
He collects retro technology like old video game consoles and early personal computers.
Ele coleciona tecnologia retrô como antigos consoles de videogame e computadores pessoais primitivos.
3. The design aesthetic or cultural movement that celebrates and imitates the style of past technological eras
The café's retro technology theme includes rotary phones and vintage arcade games.
O tema de tecnologia retrô do café inclui telefones de disco e máquinas de arcade vintage.
Retro technology has become increasingly popular in both Brazilian and American cultures as a reaction against rapid technological obsolescence. In Brazil, there's a growing market for retro gaming and analog photography among millennials and Gen Z consumers. The term embraces both nostalgia and sustainability concerns, as retro tech collecting reduces electronic waste while celebrating the durability and simplicity of older devices.
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