alguien es alto
/alɡjen es alto/from spelling rules
The phrase 'someone is tall' in Spanish is alguien es alto.
This phrase is used to describe a person whose height is above average. You can also use the standard form Es alto/a to state that 'He/She is tall'.
Which one should you use?
In Spanish, the word alto can refer to physical height, but it can also mean 'high' or be used as a command meaning 'stop', depending on the context of the sentence.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree with the gender of the person being described. Use the masculine form alto for males or when the gender of the person is unknown or when making a general statement. If the person being referred to is female, you must change the adjective to alta to say alguien es alta.
How do you pronounce it?
/alɡjen es alto/
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Examples in context
- María es alta.María is tall.
- Mario es alto de verdad.Mario is really tall.
- Esa persona es muy alta.That person is very tall.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are looking for a basketball player.
- AlejandroNecesitamos a alguien que juegue bien.We need someone who plays well.
- ElenaTambién es mejor que alguien es alto.It is also better if someone is tall.
- AlejandroTienes razón, Elena.You are right, Elena.
- ElenaBusquemos en el equipo de la escuela.Let's look in the school team.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alguien, alto, es, CC BY-SA 4.0.
