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    Alto (en. High)

    /ˈalto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Having great height.
    The tower is very tall.
    La torre es muy alta.
    Larger in size or stature than average.
    My friend is taller than I am.
    Mi amigo es más alto que yo.
    Referring to a sound of high frequency.
    The singer has a high voice.
    El cantante tiene una voz alta.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'altus', which means 'elevated' or 'tall'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    loud and clear
    In a clear and forceful manner.
    alto y claro
    to call a halt
    To stop or halt something.
    dar un alto
    to make a stop
    To suspend an action or movement.
    hacer alto

    Related Words

    height
    Vertical distance between two points.
    altura
    altitude
    Height of a place relative to sea level.
    altitud
    haughty
    Having a great sense of one's own importance.
    altanero

    Slang Meanings

    Tall in the sense of 'big' or 'strong' in slang.
    That car is tall.
    Ese carro es alto.
    Refers to someone who stands out in a group.
    She is the tall one on the team.
    Ella es la alta del equipo.