No. 1,993 in Spanish
alto
"Alto" in English can mean "high," "tall," or "stop," depending on context.
In a sentence
El edificio es muy alto.
The building is very tall.
In this sentence, 'alto' is used as an adjective to describe the height of the building, emphasizing its vertical dimension.
¡Alto! No debes cruzar la calle sin mirar.
Stop! You should not cross the street without looking.
Here, 'alto' is used as an interjection to command someone to stop, often used urgently or as a warning in this context.
El cantante tiene un registro vocal alto.
The singer has a high vocal range.
In this example, 'alto' describes the range of the singer's voice, indicating a high pitch.
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