What does "alto" mean in English?

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Spanish

alto

English

tall

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Alternative translations of "alto"

high
stop
loud
halt

Examples of how to use "alto" in Spanish

Spanish
Es un edificio muy alto.
English
It's a very tall building.
Spanish
El edificio es alto.
English
The building is tall.
Spanish
Mi hermano es muy alto.
English
My brother is very tall.
Spanish
Ese árbol parece alto.
English
That tree looks tall.
Spanish
Busco un estante alto.
English
I'm looking for a tall shelf.

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Es un edificio muy alto.

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