What is the Spanish word for "tall"?

Learn how to say "tall" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

tall

Spanish

alto

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Examples of how to use "tall" in Spanish

English
That basketball player is very tall.
Spanish
Ese jugador de baloncesto es muy alto.
English
The tall tree touched the clouds.
Spanish
El árbol alto tocó las nubes.
English
She is tall for her age.
Spanish
Ella es alta para su edad.
English
That tall building blocks the sun.
Spanish
Ese edificio alto bloquea el sol.
English
He grew tall over the summer.
Spanish
Él creció mucho durante el verano.

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