Altísimo (en. Very high)

/alˈtisimɔ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that is very high compared to its surroundings.
The mountain is very high and can be seen from afar.
La montaña es altísima y se ve desde lejos.
Used to describe something that is excessively elevated.
The housing prices in this area are very high.
El precio de la vivienda en esta zona es altísimo.
In an abstract context, it can refer to a very high level of quality or intensity.
His commitment to work is very high.
Su compromiso con el trabajo es altísimo.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'altissimus', the superlative of 'altus', which means high.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the heights
In a high place or at a great distance from the ground.
en las alturas
very high altitude
An extremely high level in a specific context.
altura altísima
very high in quality
Referring to something that stands out remarkably for its quality.
altísimo en calidad

Related Words

altitude
Measure of how high something is.
altura
elevation
Action of elevating or being elevated.
elevación
maximum
The highest or limit degree of something.
máximo

Slang Meanings

Description of an exciting or intense situation.
That party was very high, everyone had a lot of fun.
Esa fiesta estuvo altíssima, todo el mundo se divirtió mucho.
Used to express extreme enthusiasm.
I am very high for the concert this weekend!
¡Estoy altíssima por el concierto este fin de semana!