No. 7,391 in Spanish
high
The Spanish equivalent of "high" is "alto," meaning "elevated in position, level, or amount."
In a sentence
La cima de la montaña está muy alta.
The summit of the mountain is very high.
Here, 'alta' refers to the elevation of the mountain, denoting physical height.
Ella tiene una voz alta y clara.
She has a loud and clear voice.
In this sentence, 'alta' describes the volume of the voice, implying loudness.
La calidad de ese trabajo es alta.
The quality of that work is high.
Here, 'alta' reflects the level or standard of quality, indicating superiority.
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