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“high” in Spanish

alto
Illustration of "high" in a Spanish cultural setting
A tall man reaches up to place a book on the highest shelf of a library. The sun shines brightly through the high window…

Usage note

Alto can describe both physical height (like a tall person) and vertical position (like a high shelf). It's a common adjective used in everyday descriptions.

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