altitude

• Substantivo que designa a altura de um objeto ou ponto em relação ao nível do mar ou à superfície da Terra, usado sobretudo em aviação, geografia e alpinismo.

A noun referring to the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level, commonly used in aviation, geography, and mountaineering.

1. Height above sea levelB1formal

   The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.

   Altitude

   • The plane is flying at an altitude of 10,000 meters.
   • Mount Everest has the highest altitude on Earth.
   • The pilot reported the current altitude to the control tower.

   Sinônimoselevationheight

2. Elevation in astronomyC1formalscientific

   The angular distance of a celestial body above the horizon.

   Altura

   • The astronomer measured the altitude of the star.
   • The sun's altitude changes throughout the day.
   • They calculated the altitude of the moon using a sextant.

   Sinônimoselevation

   Antônimosnadir