salto de altura /sˈaltoðealtˈuɾa/ · noun · CEFR B1. Spanish translation of "high jump".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: el salto de altura
  • Language: Spanish
  • Meaning: high jump
  • IPA: /sˈaltoðealtˈuɾa/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Article: el
  • Image:Photo of salto de altura (Spanish)

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Example Sentences

  • Ella practicaba el salto de altura todos los días para mejorar su técnica. English: She practiced the high jump every day to improve her technique.
  • La prueba de salto de altura fue lo más destacado del día deportivo escolar. English: The high jump was the highlight of the school sports day.
  • Él pasó la barra fácilmente en la competición de salto de altura. English: He cleared the bar easily in the high jump competition.

When and How to Use "salto de altura"

Use "salto de altura" when you want to talk about "high jump" in Spanish. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Spanish study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "salto de altura" mean in Spanish?

"salto de altura" is the Spanish word for "high jump".

What CEFR level is "salto de altura"?

"salto de altura" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords Spanish vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "salto de altura"?

"salto de altura" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "salto de altura" in a sentence?

Ella practicaba el salto de altura todos los días para mejorar su técnica.

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