altísima

Altísima is the feminine form of the Spanish superlative adjective altísimo. It denotes the highest degree of a quality and is used to emphasize intensity or extremity with feminine nouns. The masculine form is altísimo, and the plural forms are altísimos (masculine or mixed) and altísimas (feminine). The word comes from alto, meaning high or tall, from Latin altus, with the suffix -ísimo forming the superlative.

In everyday usage, altísima stresses extremity and is common with nouns referring to size, height, probability, or frequency: una montaña altísima, una cifra altísima, un riesgo altísimo. It is often employed in formal or literary contexts and can convey awe or emphasis depending on the tone.

Religiously, Altísimo (often capitalized) is an epithet for God, corresponding to “Most High.” In liturgical or biblical Spanish you may encounter references to el Altísimo as part of prayers or scripture translations.

Notes: altísima should be contrasted with neutral expressions like muy alta or extremadamente alta; altísima conveys a strong, qualitative emphasis rather than a neutral measurement.

See also: alto, altísimo, Altísimo.