La altura
Example: La altura del avión es importante para un vuelo seguro.
Definition
"La altura" refers to the vertical distance or elevation of an object or point above a reference level, especially above sea level or ground. In aviation, "la altura" is crucial for flight safety, indicating how high an aircraft is flying above the earth's surface.
Etymology
The term "la altura" comes from the Spanish word 'altura,' which originates from the Latin 'altĭtūdo,' meaning height or depth. Did you know? The root 'altus' in Latin means 'high' or 'deep,' reflecting the concept of elevation that "la altura" conveys.
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"La altura" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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