This is the 165th most frequent Portuguese word.
alta
"Alta" in Portuguese means "high" or "tall" in English.
'Altas' as a plural form describes high values or numbers, referring to temperature levels.
Durante o verão, a temperatura atinge altas significativas.
During summer, the temperature reaches significant highs.
'Alta' is used to indicate a high level or demand in a context.
A demanda por imóveis está em alta.
The demand for real estate is high.
'Alta' modifies the noun to convey height in the context of heels.