English–Spanish
“height” in Spanish
How to say “height” in Spanish
“Height” in Spanish is altura.
Vertical distance from base to top of an object or person.
Example sentences with altura
La altura del monte se mide desde el nivel del mar.
The height of the mountain is measured from sea level.
Tips for using altura
- In casual speech speakers ask ¿Cuánto mides? for someone's height, while altura is more typical for objects, buildings, and formal measurements.
Other Spanish words for “height”
¿Cuál es tu estatura?
What's your height?
La elevación del edificio es de diez metros.
The height of the building is ten meters.