A1 — Beginneradjective
alto
tall, high
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
slanciatolongilineograndeimponente
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
bassopiccolominutotozzo
Usage note
'Alto' describes both people and objects. 'Slanciato' (slender and tall) has a positive, elegant nuance. 'Longilineo' is the formal/medical term for a tall, slim build.
Example
"Mio fratello è molto alto — misura quasi due metri."
"My brother is very tall — he's almost two metres."
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