Translation
tall, high, loud, stop
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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.
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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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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 2: alto, justo, jefe and 7 more words.