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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