Atravesar (en. Cross)

/atɾaβe'saɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To cross or pass through a place, object, or situation.

We had to cross the bridge to get to the other side.

Tuvimos que atravesar el puente para llegar al otro lado.

To suffer or experience something difficult or painful.

She had to go through very difficult times in her life.

Ella tuvo que atravesar momentos muy difíciles en su vida.

To interrupt or significantly affect something.

The storm interrupted the party plans.

La tormenta atravesó los planes de la fiesta.

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

to go through a rough time

To experience a difficult or adverse situation.

atravesar un mal momento

to go through a crisis

To face a critical or complicated situation.

atravesar una crisis

to cross a desert

To travel or move through an arid or inhospitable place.

atravesar un desierto

crossing

A journey or route through a place.

travesía

to transfer

To pass something from one side to another, especially in terms of ownership.

traspasar

to transit

To move or travel through a place or medium.

transitar

To cross dangerously

That street looks very dangerous, I don't want to cross through there.

Esa calle se ve muy peligrosa, no quiero atravesar por allí.

To suffer a lot

That girl has had to go through an emotional marathon with her family.

Esa chica ha tenido que atravesar un maratón emocional con su familia.