Altos (en. Highs)

/ˈaltos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Having a considerable height.

The tall trees provide shade in the park.

Los árboles altos dan sombra en el parque.

Being in a high position.

He lives in a high-rise building.

Vive en un edificio de altos pisos.

Achieving a high degree or level.

He achieved high levels of satisfaction in his work.

Logró altos niveles de satisfacción en su trabajo.

From the Latin 'altus', meaning 'high' or 'elevated'.

high command

People in positions of high authority within an organization.

altos mandos

blowing high

Expressing intense or exalted emotions.

soplando altos

sing high

To speak or sing in a high tone.

cantar a altos

height

The distance from the base to the highest point.

altura

elevate

To make something rise or increase in height.

elevar

stem

The upper part of a plant that supports the leaves and flowers.

tallo

Referring to people who consume substances.

After the party, many were high with joy and other things.

Después de la fiesta, muchos estaban altos de alegría y de otras cosas.

To be very excited or euphoric.

The concert was so good that everyone was high with happiness.

El concierto fue tan bueno que todos estaban altos de felicidad.