altivo

Portuguese

adj
Definitions
  • high, elevated
  • (by extension) arrogant, haughty arrogantly proud
  • (by extension) noble, grand

Etymology

Affix from Portuguese alto (high) borrowed from Spanish, Castilian altivo.

Origin

Spanish

altivo

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