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    Alta (en. Tall)

    /ˈalta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Having a large height or not low.
    Her height is really tall, so she is easily seen in the crowd.
    Ang kanyang taas ay talagang alta, kaya siya ay madaling makita sa karamihan.
    In a higher position or level.
    The high part of the mountain has a beautiful view.
    Ang alta na bahagi ng bundok ay napakaganda sa tanawin.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'altus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    high-flying
    Leading or high-level in something or field.
    alta ang lipad

    Related Words

    tall
    A term referring to the high height of a person.
    matangkad
    high
    A word referring to a position above the usual.
    mataas

    Slang Meanings

    posh or classy
    That posh person, her clothes are beautiful!
    Ang alta na iyon, ang ganda ng mga damit niya!
    arrogant or high-maintenance
    She seems snobbish, always saying something about everything.
    Parang alta siya, lagi na lang may sinasabi sa lahat.
    high-status or wealthy
    They are in the high-status crowd, they are always at expensive restaurants.
    Nasa alta na sila, lagi na lang sila sa mga mamahaling restaurant.