retrospect

to think about the past, especially to consider events or experiences from a previous time in your life

recordarse, reflexionar sobre el pasado

• look back on something with nostalgia/regret/pleasure

Collocations look back on a time period · reflect on past experiences

• She often looks back on her childhood with fondness.

  A menudo reflexiona sobre su infancia con nostalgia.

the ability to think about past events or experiences from a different point of view, often with the benefit of hindsight

perspectiva sobre el pasado, reflexión

• in retrospect

Collocations in retrospect, it was a mistake · with the benefit of hindsight

• In retrospect, I should have taken more time to think about my decision.

  Con el beneficio de la perspectiva, debería haber tomado más tiempo para pensar en mi decisión.