Usages of alto
Mi guardarropa está junto a la pared y debajo de un techo alto en mi habitación.
My wardrobe is next to the wall and underneath a high ceiling in my bedroom.
El avión vuela alto.
The plane flies high.
El estudiante que obtenga la nota más alta recibirá una medalla dorada.
The student who gets the highest grade will receive a golden medal.
Aunque el sueldo no es alto, ella se siente orgullosa de su trabajo.
Although the salary is not high, she feels proud of her job.
En el parque tiramos la pelota tan alto que casi toca las nubes.
In the park we throw the ball so high that it almost touches the clouds.
Mi prima consiguió una beca el semestre pasado porque su nota media era muy alta.
My cousin got a scholarship last semester because her grade point average was very high.
Mi abuelo guarda el tablero en un armario alto después de que terminemos de jugar.
My grandfather puts the board away in a high cupboard after we finish playing.
El alquiler es más alto del que esperaba.
The rent is higher than I expected.
Como la marea estaba alta, preferimos dejar la tumbona más lejos del agua y cerrar bien la sombrilla.
Since the tide was high, we preferred to leave the sun lounger farther from the water and close the beach umbrella properly.
Si nos sentamos en una fila más alta, veremos mejor las caras de las actrices en cada escena.
If we sit in a higher row, we will see the actresses’ faces better in each scene.
Mi hermana tiene una ceja un poco más alta que la otra.
My sister has one eyebrow a little higher than the other.
No eches la pelota tan alto.
Don't throw the ball so high.
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