Altitud (en. Altitude)
/al.ti.dud/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Measure of the height of a place relative to sea level.
The altitude of the mountain is 3,000 meters.
La altitud de la montaña es de 3,000 metros.
Elevated position in space.
Flying at high altitude requires special skills.
Volar a gran altitud requiere habilidades especiales.
Elevation on a geographical or atmospheric scale.
Altitude affects the climatic conditions of the region.
La altitud afecta las condiciones climáticas de la región.
Etymology
From Latin 'altitudo', meaning 'height'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
low altitude
It refers to a place that is located at a low height above sea level.
bajo de altitud
high altitude
It refers to a place that is located at a high height above sea level.
alta altitud
altitude loss
Decrease in the height of an object in the air or in a three-dimensional space.
pérdida de altitud
Related Words
height
Measurement of the vertical distance of an object from a reference base.
altura
elevation
Height of a place or thing in relation to its surroundings.
elevación
Slang Meanings
To feel high, to be excited.
Today I am on a high after receiving good news.
Hoy estoy en altitud después de recibir buenas noticias.
To have an elevated perspective on a situation.
From here, I have an elevated perspective on what is happening in the company.
Desde aquí, tengo una altitud sobre lo que está pasando en la empresa.