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"Es alto" is a phrase which is often translated as "he's tall", and "delgado" is an adjective which is often translated as "thin". Learn more about the difference between "es alto" and "delgado" below.
es alto(
ehs
ahl
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toh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. he's tall
Es alto y guapo, y también inteligente y simpático.He's tall and handsome, and also intelligent and funny.
b. it's tall
Es alto y moderno, y está ubicado en el centro de la ciudad.It's tall and modern, and it's located in the city center.
d. it's high
Es alto en azúcar, no deberías comerlo tan seguido.It's high in sugar, you shouldn't eat it so often
e. is high
El volcán es alto e imponente, pero está inactivo.The volcano is high and impressive, but it's dormant.
2. (formal) (second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
delgado(
dehl
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gah
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doh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (slender)
2. (delicate)
