tall

=

alto

adjective

tall
[tɔːl]
adjetivo
1. alto(a)
  • how tall are you? -> ¿cuánto mides?
  • I'm six foot tall -> mido un metro ochenta
  • that's a tall order (sentido figurado) -> eso es mucho pedir
  • a tall story (sentido figurado) -> un cuento chino
adverbio
también:
  • to walk or stand tall -> andar con la cabeza bien alta

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tall [tol]
adjetivo
1. Alto, de alta talla o estatura.
2. Alto, elevado.
3. Excelente, admirable, renombrado. (Antiguo)

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"tall" in the Answers forum
Q: Are you tall or short
A: Well of course, but if there is just one man in it you would use the masculin term. I know that there are guys on the sight so I would use that term.…
Q: Please translate "My Grandfather was tall and handsome" into Spanish.
A: > 4. No cheating on school assignments. **These forums do not provide free** schoolwork, **translations,** or revisions of texts. **You may submit your…
Q: what is the difference between "alto" = tall, and "alto" = stop?
A: There is no difference in spelling or in pronounciation. As with other cases where a word has different meanings, it is generally believed that a person…
Q: How tall are you?
A: Unless it is used in a country I'm not aware of, it sounds as ancient as Shakespeare's original dialogs, and you won't hear it in any normal conversation.…
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