Altísima (en. Very high)

/alˈtisi̯ma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which has a great height or a very high level.
The building is very high and can be seen from afar.
El edificio es altísima y se puede ver desde lejos.
That which is at an extreme or maximum degree.
The extremely high temperature of the desert is hard to withstand.
La altísima temperatura del desierto es difícil de soportar.
That which is notable or outstanding in some aspect.
She has an extremely high learning capacity.
Ella tiene una altísima capacidad de aprendizaje.

Etymology

From Latin 'altissimus', the superlative of 'altus', meaning high.

Common Phrases and Expressions

at very high speed
at a very fast speed.
a altísima velocidad
in very large quantities
in a very large amount.
en altísima cantidad
extremely high altitude
an extremely high altitude.
altura altísima

Related Words

high
That which has a large size or level.
alta
height
Measurement of what rises from the base to the top.
altura
altitude
The height of an object or point in relation to sea level.
altitud

Slang Meanings

Something that is extremely high up or elevated.
That mountain is very high; I need special equipment to climb it.
Esa montaña es altísima, necesito un equipo especial para subir.
A great difference in quality or quantity.
The extremely high quality of his work sets him apart from others.
La altísima calidad de su trabajo lo distingue de los demás.