| in English | in Spanish | S |
|---|---|---|
| height | altura |
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Origin
Derived from Latin “altus” (height)
6 months ago
Pronunciation
Ahl-tu-rah
8 months ago
IPA: /alˈtuɾa/
8 months ago
altura info.
Tips to remember the word “altura”:
– Associate “altura” with “altitude” in English; both refer to how high something is.
– Think of a tall structure, like a “torre” (tower), and imagine measuring its “altura”.
– Connect “altura” with an “altimeter” which is used to measure height or elevation.
Explanations:
– “Altura” refers to the elevation of an object or surface in relation to ground level or sea level.
– It can also describe the stature or height of a person or animal.
Other words that mean the same thing:
– Estatura: specifically used for the height of a person.
– Elevación: can be used to refer to the height above sea level, especially in geographical contexts.
Alternate meanings like slang:
– “Estar a la altura”: to be up to the task or meet expectations.
– “Altura” may also colloquially refer to the level of development or status of something.
Examples of sentences that use it:
– “La montaña tiene una altura de 3,000 metros sobre el nivel del mar.” (The mountain has a height of 3,000 meters above sea level.)
– “No alcanzo la altura mÃnima para subir a la montaña rusa.” (I don’t meet the minimum height requirement to go on the roller coaster.)
– “El jugador de baloncesto impresiona con su altura.” (The basketball player impresses with his height.)
– “Es importante que el proyecto esté a la altura de nuestras expectativas.” (It’s important that the project meets our expectations.)
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Memorization tip
Sounds like altitude which is similar in meaning to height
8 months ago
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Synonyms
elevación (elevation), altitud (altitude), altura (height)
6 months ago