De grande estatura (Tall) For example: "Ele é alto demais (He's too tall)"

Where does the slang word Alto come from?

Alto is a slang term from Angola. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Angola and across Africa.

Alto

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Alto definition 1

De grande estatura (Tall)

"Ele é alto demais (He's too tall)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇦🇴 Angola
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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