English–Spanish

“tall” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈalto/

Example

Mi amigo es alto.

My friend is tall.

Illustration for alto (tall)

How to say “tall” in Spanish

“Tall” in Spanish is alto.

A tall person whose head rises above a crowd.

Full entry for alto: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with alto

¿Tu vecino es tan alto como tú?

Is your neighbor as tall as you?

Tips for using alto

  • Gender and number must match the adjective form, for example alto → alta, altos, altas, and comparatives use 'más alto' rather than an -er ending.

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