to be tall

The Spanish phrase 'ser alto' translates to 'to be tall' in English. This is typically used to describe oneself or another person as having a great vertical extent, height or stature. This phrase is a permanent condition or characteristic feature of a person or object in a state of being. 'Ser' is a verb that means 'to be' which is known as 'linking verb' in English grammar, and 'alto' is an adjective that describes a noun to mean 'tall'.