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altitud

al-tee-tood/altiˈtuð/

“altitud” means “altitude” in Spanish (distance above sea level).

altitude

Also: elevation
NounfB1
General
A small red airplane flying high above a range of snowy mountain peaks and a distant blue ocean.

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La altitud de la ciudad de México es muy alta.

A1

The altitude of Mexico City is very high.

Muchos escaladores sufren por la altitud en el Everest.

A2

Many climbers suffer because of the altitude on Everest.

El piloto anunció que volaríamos a una altitud constante.

B1

The pilot announced that we would fly at a constant altitude.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • elevación (elevation)
  • altura (height)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • gran altitud – high altitude
  • a nivel del mar – at sea level
  • perder altitud – to lose altitude

Idioms & Expressions

  • mal de altitud – sickness caused by being very high up where air is thin

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "altitud" in Spanish:

altitude→elevation→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: altitud

Question 1 of 3

Which word would you use to describe how tall a basketball player is?

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👥 Word Family▼
alto(high/tall) — Adjective
altura(height) — Noun
enaltecer(to praise or exalt) — Verb
altanero(haughty or arrogant) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'altitudo', which combines 'altus' (high) with the suffix '-tudo' (used to turn adjectives into nouns). It literally means 'the state of being high.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: altitudeFrench: altitudeItalian: altitudine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'altitud' the same as 'height'?

Not exactly. While both refer to being high up, 'altitud' specifically measures how high something is compared to the level of the ocean (sea level).

How do I remember that 'altitud' is feminine?

Remember the rhyme: 'La salud, la actitud, y la altitud.' Most words ending in -tud follow this pattern.

Can I use 'altitud' to describe my growth?

No, that would sound very strange to a native speaker! You should use 'estatura' or 'altura' for physical growth.