🇪🇸 How to say

“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 windows, casting long shadows across the room.

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.

Examples

  • El edificio es muy alto.

    The building is very tall.

  • Mi hermano es más alto que yo.

    My brother is taller than me.

  • Hace calor porque el sol está alto.

    It's hot because the sun is high.

Quick check

What does "alto" mean?

  • A. high
  • B. first
  • C. large
  • D. same

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