No. 985 in Catalan
alts
The Catalan word "alts" means "tall" or "high" in English (plural form).
In a sentence
Els edificis del centre són molt alts.
The buildings in the center are very tall.
The word 'alts' is used here as an adjective meaning 'tall,' modifying the plural masculine noun 'edificis.'
Els sons alts poden ser molestos per algunes persones.
High-pitched sounds can be annoying for some people.
In this sentence, 'alts' describes 'sons' as 'high-pitched,' showing its usage to describe auditory characteristics.
Els preus han estat alts aquesta temporada.
Prices have been high this season.
The term 'alts' here is an adjective describing 'preus,' meaning 'high' in the context of cost or magnitude.
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