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    Atravesaban (en. Were crossing)

    /atɾaβeˈsaban/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To move from one side to the other of something.
    The travelers crossed the bridge cautiously.
    Los viajeros atravesaban el puente con cautela.
    To cross a place or terrain.
    They traversed the desert to reach the oasis.
    Atravesaban el desierto para llegar al oasis.
    To penetrate into a space or place.
    The ideas that crossed his mind were confusing.
    Las ideas que atravesaban su mente eran confusas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'transversare', which means to cross or traverse.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go through a problem
    To face a challenge or difficulty.
    atravesar un problema
    to go through a difficult time
    To go through a complicated or painful situation.
    atravesar un momento difícil

    Related Words

    to traverse
    To move from one side to the other.
    atravesar
    to pass
    To move from one place to another.
    pasar
    to cross
    To go from one side to another of something.
    cruzar

    Slang Meanings

    To cross something quickly.
    I crossed the neighborhood in the blink of an eye.
    Me atravesé el barrio en un abrir y cerrar de ojos.
    To go through a difficult situation.
    That night I went through a rough patch.
    Esa noche atravesé una mala racha.