/ˈal.to/
Translation
tall, high, loud, stop
Word origin
From Latin altus ('high, deep'), the past participle of alere ('to nourish, grow'). The same root gives English 'altitude' and 'exalt'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- altus
- English cognates
- altitude, exalt
Grammar
Examples
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My brother is very tall, almost two metres.
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The living room ceiling is quite high for a normal house.
oírte.
Speak in a loud voice so that everyone can hear you.
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He climbed to the very top of the tower.
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The price is too high for my budget.
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