A1 — Beginneradjective
alto
tall, high
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
elevatograndeslanciatoimponentelungo
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
bassopiccolominutocortorasoterra
Usage note
'Alto' applies to both people (tall) and objects/places (high). 'Elevato' is preferred for abstract heights or formal contexts.
Example
"Mio fratello è molto alto, misura quasi due metri."
"My brother is very tall, he is almost two metres."
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