Meaning
heights, high ground
- An elevated piece of land, hill, or high plateau.
- High altitude or high seas (in specific geographical expressions).
In a sentence
Gli atleti si sono trasferiti in altura per preparare la maratona.
The athletes moved to high altitude to prepare for the marathon.
Dalle alture che circondano la città si scorgeva l'avanzata delle truppe.
From the heights surrounding the city, one could see the advance of the troops.
Il villaggio sorge su una modesta altura per evitare le inondazioni.
The village sits on a modest elevation to avoid floods.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| altura | feminine · singular |
| alture | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in military or geographic contexts to describe an elevated vantage point.
- 'In altura' means at high elevation or in high altitude.