Portuguese · Adjectives
Alto
[/ˈawtu/]
Tall / High
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of great or more than average height.
De grande ou acima da altura média.
Example
Ele é muito alto, tem quase dois metros.
He is very tall, almost two meters.
Etymology
'Alto' stems from the Latin 'altus', meaning 'high' or 'tall'. The term has been directly adapted into Portuguese while keeping its original attributes.
How & Where It’s Used
'Alto' is used in both formal and informal contexts, typically relating to height and is present in various descriptive scenarios throughout Portuguese-speaking regions.