Translation of Italian word "alto" to English
alto
/ˈal.to/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'alto' expresses 'high, tall' (High, tall). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). As an adjective describing 'high, tall', 'alto' is particularly useful in descriptive writing and characterization.
🇬🇧 English
high, tall
Example
Mio fratello è più alto di me.
My brother is taller than me.
Quell'albero alto fa molta ombra nel giardino.
That tall tree casts a lot of shade in the garden.
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- Mio fratello è più alto di me.— My brother is taller than me.
- Quell'albero alto fa molta ombra nel giardino.— That tall tree casts a lot of shade in the garden.
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What does the Italian word "alto" mean?▼
The Italian word "alto" means "high, tall" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Mio fratello è più alto di me." (which translates as "My brother is taller than me.").
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