No. 3,768 in Catalan

alçada

"Alçada" in English means "height" or "altitude."

In a sentence

Aquesta muntanya té una gran alçada.
This mountain has a great height.
In this sentence, 'alçada' is used to refer to the vertical measurement or height of the mountain.
El llibre està posat a l'alçada dels ulls.
The book is placed at eye level.
Here, 'alçada' denotes a specific level or height relative to the ground.
En Marc ha assolit una alçada en la seva carrera professional.
Marc has reached a peak in his professional career.
In this usage, 'alçada' metaphorically refers to a high point or achievement in Marc's career.

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