Alto
Example: El edificio alto se ve desde lejos en la ciudad.
Definition
"Alto" refers to a building or object that has considerable height, standing taller than others around it. It describes something elevated or tall, such as a tall building visible from a distance in a cityscape.
Etymology
The word "alto" comes from the Latin word "altus," which means high or deep. It has been used in Spanish to describe height and elevation for centuries. Did you know that "alto" is also used in music to indicate a high vocal range?
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"Alto" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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