Alt
Example: El gat és alt i pot veure per sobre de la taula.
Definition
"Alt" is a Catalan adjective describing someone or something that has a greater than average height or length. It is commonly used to refer to people, animals, or objects that are tall or high, as in the example phrase where a cat is described as tall enough to see over a table.
Etymology
The word "alt" comes from Latin "altus," meaning high or deep. It has retained its basic meaning through various Romance languages, including Catalan, where it specifically denotes height. Did you know? The Latin root also gave rise to English words like 'altitude' and 'altar,' linking height and elevation conceptually.
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"Alt" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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