Meaning
altitude
- height above sea level
- the elevation of a place or point
- the flying height of an aircraft
In a sentence
Il paese si trova a grande altitudine.
The village is at high altitude.
A che altitudine si trova questo rifugio?
At what altitude is this mountain hut located?
Non mi adatto bene all'altitudine.
I do not adapt well to altitude.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| altitudine | feminine · singular |
| altitudini | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use with a number: a 2.000 metri di altitudine.
- Different from altezza: altitudine is above sea level.
- Common in travel, geography, and weather contexts.