Atravesamos (en. We crossed)
/atɾaβeˈsamoz/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
We cross a place or space.
We crossed the bridge to get to the other side of the river.
Atravesamos el puente para llegar al otro lado del río.
To pass from one side to another of something.
We drove across the city.
Atravesamos la ciudad en coche.
To experience or live through a difficult situation.
We went through complicated times during the pandemic.
Atravesamos tiempos complicados durante la pandemia.
Etymology
From the Latin 'transversare', meaning 'to cross'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
We weathered the storm
To overcome a difficult situation.
Atravesamos la tormenta
To cross the street
To cross the street.
Atravesar la calle
To cross the border
To pass from one country to another.
Atravesar la frontera
Related Words
to cross
To cross from one side to another.
atravesar
crossing
Journey or route across a place.
travesía
border
Boundary between two territories.
frontera
Slang Meanings
To go through a tough moment.
We are going through a rough patch.
Estamos atravesando una mala racha.
To go from one place to another quickly.
We crossed the city in the blink of an eye.
Atravesamos la ciudad en un abrir y cerrar de ojos.