Spanish Conversation · Level 18
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Spanish word
alto
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈalto/
Meaning
- adjectivetall
Example
Mi amigo es alto.
My friend is tall.
More examples
¿Tu vecino es tan alto como tú?
Is your neighbor as tall as you?
Core concept
A tall person whose head rises above a crowd.
Common phrases
tan alto como
as tall as
muy alto
very tall
más alto
taller
Similar words
grande: Person with a large overall body size or broad build.
Definition in Spanish
Que presenta una estatura notable en comparación con la mayoría de las personas.
Word origin
Inherited from Latin altus 'high' through regular Romance sound changes to Spanish alto, keeping the meaning 'tall'.
Usage tips
- Gender and number must match the adjective form, for example alto → alta, altos, altas, and comparatives use 'más alto' rather than an -er ending.