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alta

[ˈal.tə]
adjective/nounfemininepl: altas
high; tall
1. of great height; extending far upward
The building is very high.
O edifício é muito alto.
2. at or to a considerable distance above ground or another surface
She has a high voice.
Ela tem uma voz alta.
3. of superior quality; elevated in rank or importance
High society attended the event.
A alta sociedade compareceu ao evento.
4. noun: discharge from hospital; medical clearance
The patient received discharge papers.
O paciente recebeu a alta do hospital.
Synonyms
elevadalongaexcelsasuperior
Antonyms
baixapequenainferior

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alta
standard usage for both adjective and noun meanings
São Paulo
alta
common in medical context for hospital discharge
Portugal
alta
used similarly; may use 'saída' for hospital discharge in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

alta definição (high definition)
alta tensão (high voltage)
alta velocidade (high speed)
alta madrugada (late night/early morning)
dar alta (to discharge from hospital)
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