a la altura

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Será una pelea difícil, pero el boxeador colombiano sabe que va a estar a la altura.It will be a tough fight, but the Colombian boxer knows he'll live up to the challenge.
El nuevo delantero decepcionó a los fanáticos. No estuvo a la altura.The fans were disappointed with the new forward. He didn't meet expectations.
a. of heights
No voy a subir esa escalera; tengo temor a la altura.I won't climb up that ladder; I experience fear of heights.
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