Altos Meaning in English
word · lemma: alto
Definition
Means more than one 'alto': a type of singing voice between soprano and tenor, or a person with that voice, or sometimes a tall man (less common). Also refers to a musical instrument in the alto range.
Usage & Nuances
'Altos' is most commonly used in music—choirs (meaning singers with alto voices) or instruments (like alto saxophones). Rarely used for tall people; 'tall men' is more natural in everyday speech. In Spanish and Portuguese, 'altos' as 'tall men' is much more common.
Example Sentences
The choir has three altos and two sopranos.
basic
Two altos are playing the same notes on their instruments.
basic
The altos sing the harmony parts in this song.
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Most of the altos in our group are actually women, even though the part is lower than soprano.
natural
Those two altos always crack jokes during rehearsal.
natural
In our school, the altos sit behind the sopranos on the stage.
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