alto/elevado
1. of great vertical extent; extending far upward
The mountain is very high.
A montanha é muito alta.
2. at or to a considerable or specified distance above ground or a reference point
The plane flew high in the sky.
O avião voou alto no céu.
3. of great intensity, degree, or amount
High fever can be dangerous.
Febre alta pode ser perigosa.
4. in an elevated position or rank
She holds a high position in the company.
Ela ocupa um cargo elevado na empresa.
5. intoxicated or under the influence of drugs (informal)
He was high after smoking marijuana.
Ele estava chapado depois de fumar maconha.
6. a state of elation or excitement (noun)
Winning the lottery gave her a natural high.
Ganhar na loteria lhe deu um barato natural.
NYC Slang
lifted, zooted, geeked (when referring to intoxication)
Related Idioms & Phrases
high and dry (abandonado)
high and mighty (altivo, prepotente)
high as a kite (muito chapado)
ride high (estar em alta)
aim high (mirar alto)
high on life (feliz, entusiasmado)
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