altezza
/alˈtet.t͡sa/feminine
The English word height is translated into Italian as altezza.
altezza refers to the distance from the bottom to the top of something. Beyond simple physical measurement, it is also used in technical contexts to refer to altitude or elevation.
Meaning: distance from bottom to top (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun altezza is feminine. When asking about someone's height, the adjective used must match the person's gender: use Quanto sei alto? for a male or Quanto sei alta? for a female.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable: /alˈtet.tsa/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, Sua Altezza is used to address royalty, but using it for a non-royal person is a common way to be sarcastic or mock someone's perceived superiority.
- In Italian music terminology, altezza can refer to 'pitch', describing how high or low a musical note is rather than a physical measurement.
- In Italian, Sua Altezza is the formal way to address a royal person, similar to the English 'Your Highness'.
Examples in context
- Non ricordo la mia altezza.I don't remember my height.This sentence is useful for expressing that you cannot recall your altezza.Tatoeba #10597395 by Guybrush88, translation #10564899 by ddnktr
- Aveva la mia stessa altezza.He was the same height as me.This sentence is useful for comparing two people of the same altezza.Tatoeba #11618989 by Nuel, translation #11618988 by Nuel
- Tom è insicuro sulla sua altezza.Tom is insecure about his height.This sentence is useful for describing someone's insecurity regarding their altezza.Tatoeba #10151144 by Guybrush88, translation #10110930 by ddnktr
- Sono alto/a 170 centimetri. E tu?I am 170 centimeters tall. And you?
- Sono alto/a 180 centimetri. E tu?I am 180 centimeters tall. And you?
- Sono alta 165 centimetri. E tu?I am 165 centimeters tall. And you?
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Example conversation
Sofia and Matteo are measuring a bookshelf for a room.
- SofiaQual è l'altezza di questo scaffale?What is the height of this bookshelf?
- MatteoL'altezza è di circa due metri.The height is about two meters.
- SofiaÈ perfetto per questa parete.It is perfect for this wall.
- MatteoSì, l'altezza è ideale.Yes, the height is ideal.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “height” translations and entries altezza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
