Altísimas (en. Very high)

al-ti-simas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that possesses a great level or degree of height.
The very high mountains of the Andes are spectacular.
Las montañas altísimas de los Andes son espectaculares.
Used in a figurative context, it can refer to elevated situations or knowledge.
Very high ideas are required to solve this problem.
Se requieren ideas altísimas para resolver este problema.
In the field of music, it can refer to very high sounds or notes.
The song of the bird produces very high melodies that brighten the day.
El canto del pájaro produce altísimas melodías que alegran el día.

Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'high', with the superlative suffix '-ísimo'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

very high temperatures
Temperatures that are exceptionally high.
altísimas temperaturas
very high expectations
Very elevated or difficult-to-meet expectations.
altísimas expectativas
very high quality
Quality that is superlatively high.
altísima calidad

Related Words

high
That has a considerable height.
alto
elevate
To make something rise or lift.
elevar
height
The measure of how high something is.
altura

Slang Meanings

To be in a prominent situation or place.
That party is for the best; we are very high here.
Esa fiesta es para los mejores, estamos altísimas aquí.
To refer to an elevated emotional state.
Today I'm very high after hearing that news.
Hoy estoy altísimas después de escuchar esa noticia.