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How do you say "tall" in Spanish?
alto
In Spanish, "tall" is alto.
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Pronunciation
Say AHL-toh. Stress is on the first syllable. The l is soft.
Grammar notes
Alto changes: alta (feminine), altos (masculine plural), altas (feminine plural). It can also mean high or loud.
Example sentence
Es un edificio muy alto.
It is a very tall building.
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How to remember alto
Alto sounds like altitude, and tall things reach high into the altitude.
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Questions about alto
How do you say "tall" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "tall" is alto. It is a noun.
How is alto written in Spanish?
alto is written using the standard Spanish script.
How is alto used in a sentence?
Use alto as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Es un edificio muy alto. (It is a very tall building.).
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