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How do you say "tall" in Mexican Spanish?
alto
In Mexican Spanish, "tall" is alto.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced AHL-toh, with stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Alto is a regular adjective. Feminine form is alta, plural forms are altos and altas.
Example sentence
El niño es muy alto.
The boy is very tall.
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How to remember alto
Alto sounds like 'altitude' - high altitude means a high, tall position.
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Questions about alto
How do you say "tall" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "tall" is alto. It is a noun.
How is alto written in Mexican Spanish?
alto is written using the standard Mexican Spanish script.
How is alto used in a sentence?
Use alto as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El niño es muy alto. (The boy is very tall.).
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