This is the 3201st most frequent Spanish word.
alturas
"Heights" or "elevations."
Here, 'alturas' refers to a literal height or elevated point offering a perspective.
Desde las alturas, la vista de la ciudad es impresionante.
From the heights, the view of the city is impressive.
In this context, 'alturas' is used metaphorically to denote a high level of achievement or status.
Ha alcanzado grandes alturas en su carrera profesional.
He has reached great heights in his professional career.
Here, 'alturas' denotes the concept of being at a significant altitude or elevation, inducing fear.