Atravesaron (en. Crossed)
/atɾaβe'saɾon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Move through an object or area.
They crossed the bridge to get to the other side.
Ellos atravesaron el puente para llegar al otro lado.
Cross or pass from one end to another.
The storms crossed the city at night.
Las tormentas atravesaron la ciudad en la noche.
Penetrate or go through something.
The arrow pierced the target with precision.
La flecha atravesó el blanco con precisión.
Etymology
From Latin 'atraversare', which means to cross or pass through.
Common Phrases and Expressions
go through a crisis
Overcome a difficult or critical moment.
atravesar una crisis
go through a tough time
Go through a difficult phase in life.
atravesar un mal momento
cross the street
Cross the public road.
atravesar la calle
Related Words
cross
Action of passing from one side to another.
atravesar
cross
Pass from one side to another, especially a line or obstacle.
cruzar
crossing
Journey or passage through a place.
travesía
Slang Meanings
Pass through a place quickly.
They crossed the bar like it was nothing, without stopping to talk.
Atravesaron el bar como si nada, sin detenerse a hablar.
Do something with difficulty.
I had to navigate through a lot of problems to get the job.
Tuve que atravesar un montón de problemas para conseguir el trabajo.