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altura

height

noun al-TOO-rah Rare
Travel & Places Geography

Origin: Latin altitudo, from altus (high)

Also means

high ground

Usage Note

Altura refers to a raised area of land or an elevated position, often used in nautical and military contexts: navigare in altura (to sail on the high seas, literally 'at height'). It is distinct from altezza (height as a measurement) and altitudine (altitude above sea level). The plural is alture.

Examples

"Le truppe si sono posizionate sulle alture."

Natural Translation

The troops positioned themselves on the high ground.

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