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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesde la vieja escuela
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /de la ˈvje.xa esˈkwe.la/
"Su estilo musical es totalmente de la vieja escuela."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Characteristic of a previous era; traditional, old-fashioned, or nostalgic in style, attitude, or methods.
"He prefers old-school methods of carpentry, using hand tools rather than power equipment." - 2
Authentic to the early, foundational period of a particular subculture, genre, or movement, especially hip-hop or skateboarding.
"The DJ spun an incredible set of old-school hip-hop tracks from the 1990s."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the English phrases referencing a traditional school or institution that instills traditional values and methods. Emerging in the late 19th century in sports and educational contexts, it expanded by the late 20th century to describe anyone or anything adhering to classical, time-tested styles or principles.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Old-school" is said worldwide
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vieille école
Transliteration: /vjɛj e.kul/
"Il a une approche de la vieille école pour résoudre les problèmes."
altmodisch
Transliteration: /ˈaltˌmoːdɪʃ/
"Er ist ein Trainer von der alten Schule."
vecchio stampo
Transliteration: /ˈvɛk.kjo ˈstam.po/
"È un professionista di vecchio stampo."
de la vieja escuela
Transliteration: /de la ˈvje.xa esˈkwe.la/
"Su estilo musical es totalmente de la vieja escuela."
à antiga
Transliteration: /a ˈan.tʃi.ɡɐ/
"Ele é um homem à antiga que cumpre sempre a palavra."
पारंपरिक
Transliteration: paaramparik
"वह काम करने के पारंपरिक तौर-तरीकों में विश्वास रखता है।"
老派的
Transliteration: lǎopàide
"他有着老派的绅士风度。"
올드스쿨
Transliteration: oldeu-seukur
"그는 올드스쿨 힙합 음악을 가장 좋아한다."
古き良き
Transliteration: furuki yoki
"彼は古き良きスタイルを守り続けている。"
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