alto (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun / Adjective

Phonetic Transcription

'alto': /ˈalto/

Meanings and Usage

• Noun:
• Meaning: "Alto" as a noun means "height". It is used to refer to the distance from the base to the top of something, like a person, a building, or a mountain.

• Usage: This word is commonly used both in written and oral Spanish.

• Adjective:

• Meaning: As an adjective, "alto" means "tall" or "high". It is used to describe something that has a great distance from the base to the top.
• Usage: It is frequently used both in written and oral Spanish.

Verb Forms

None

Examples

1. La torre es muy alta.
   (The tower is very tall.)

2. El cantante tiene un tono de voz alto.
   (The singer has a high voice tone.)

Idiomatic Expressions

• Expressions:
• Dar el alto
• Meaning: To tell someone to stop, to stand still.

• Example: La policía le dio el alto al sospechoso.
  (The police told the suspect to stop.)

• Hablar alto y claro

• Meaning: To speak frankly and clearly.

• Example: Es importante hablar alto y claro para evitar malentendidos.
  (It's important to speak frankly and clearly to avoid misunderstandings.)

• Poner algo en un alto pedestal

• Meaning: To consider something or someone of great importance or high value.

• Example: No debes poner a tu jefe en un alto pedestal.
  (You shouldn't put your boss on a high pedestal.)

• Hacer algo a voz en cuello

• Meaning: To do something in a loud voice.

• Example: El niño pidió dulces a voz en cuello.
  (The child asked for candies in a loud voice.)

• Estar a un alto nivel

• Meaning: To be at a high level.
• Example: El equipo de fútbol está jugando a un alto nivel.
  (The soccer team is playing at a high level.)

Etymology

The word "alto" in Spanish comes from the Latin "altus," which means "high" or "deep."

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Noun: altura - Adjective: elevado

Antonyms: - Noun: bajo - Adjective: bajo