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"Tall" in Spanish: alto/a
alto/a
Tall in Spanish is alto or alta. Él es alto. Ella es alta. Plurals: altos and altas. Alto also means high for places.
Meeting someone
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How to pronounce alto/a
Say it
AHL-toh / AHL-tah
/ˈal.to/, /ˈal.ta/
AHL-toh / AHL-tah. Stress AHL. Clear a; soft t.
"Tall" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| alto | tall / high (masc.) People and buildings. | People and buildings. |
| alta | tall / high (fem.) Feminine form. | Feminine form. |
| más alto/a | taller / higher Comparison. | Comparison. |
| edificio alto | tall building Height of structures. | Height of structures. |
How to use alto/a in real life
- 1Meeting someone
Tu hermano es muy alto.
Your brother is very tall.
Alto with hermano.
- 2About a friend
Lucía es más alta que yo.
Lucía is taller than me.
Alta agrees with Lucía.
- 3City walk
Ese edificio es alto.
That building is tall.
Alto with edificio.
Mistakes English speakers make with alto/a
Incorrect: Ella es alto.
Correct: Ella es alta.
Agree gender: alta with ella.
Incorrect: La torre es alto.
Correct: La torre es alta.
Agree gender: alta with torre.
Good to know
Alto/a covers tall people and high places in Latin American Spanish. For volume, habla alto means speak loudly. Context separates height talk from volume talk.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding a friend in a crowd
ChatPal
¿Ves a Pablo? Es muy alto.
Do you see Pablo? He's very tall.
You
Sí. El más alto con gorra roja.
Yes. The tallest one with a red cap.
ChatPal
Exacto. Ser alto ayuda en eventos.
Exactly. Being tall helps at events.
You
Vamos hacia él ahora.
Let's go toward him now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Tall" in Spanish
How does gender work?
Alto (m.), alta (f.), plurals altos / altas.
Tall person or high place?
Both use alto/a. Context makes the meaning clear.
How do I say taller?
Más alto / más alta.
Does alto mean loud?
Habla alto can mean speak loudly. For noisy places, ruidoso/a is clearer.
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