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altezza

height

noun ahl-TEHT-tsah Less Common

Origin: from 'alto', high

Also means

highness

Usage Note

Altezza is height or altitude; the useful phrase all'altezza di means 'at the level of' or 'up to (a task)'. Capitalized, Sua Altezza is the royal address 'Your Highness'.

Examples

"Misura l'altezza del muro."

Natural Translation

Measure the height of the wall.

Literal Translation

Measure the-height of-the wall.

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