Portuguese | English |
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altura noun {f} | height [heights](distance from bottom to top) pitch [pitches](the perceived frequency of a sound or note) tallness(quality of being tall) |
alturas noun {f-Pl} | firmament(vault of the heavens, see also: heavens; sky) |
acento de altura noun {m} | pitch accent(phonology) |
doença das alturas noun {f} | altitude sickness [altitude sicknesses](oxygen deficiency at high altitudes) |
elevar-se às alturas verb | skyrocket [skyrocketed, skyrocketing, skyrockets](to increase suddenly and extremely) |
ir às alturas verb | skyrocket [skyrocketed, skyrocketing, skyrockets](to increase suddenly and extremely) |
mal das alturas noun {m} | altitude sickness [altitude sicknesses](oxygen deficiency at high altitudes) |
nas alturas adverb | aloft(above) |
parecer estar à altura verb | look the part(appear suitable for a particular kind of work) |
quanto maior a altura phrase | the bigger they are, the harder they fall(proverb) |
saltador em altura noun {m} | high jumper(athlete) |
salto em altura noun {m} | high jump(athletics event) |