Atravesó (en. Crossed)

/atɾaβeˈso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To move from one side to another in relation to an object, place, or situation.
She crossed the street carefully.
Ella atravesó la calle con cuidado.
To suffer or experience something negative or an obstacle.
The team went through difficult moments during the competition.
El equipo atravesó momentos difíciles durante la competencia.
To interrupt or affect something.
His comment interrupted the conversation and changed the topic.
Su comentario atravesó la conversación y cambió el tema.

Etymology

From Latin 'transversare', meaning to cross.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to go through a tough time
To suffer difficulties or problems temporarily.
atravesar un mal momento
to cross borders
To cross geographical or cultural boundaries.
atravesar fronteras
to cross the desert
To go through a complicated situation or place.
atravesar el desierto

Related Words

to cross
A verb meaning to cross, to move from one side to another.
atravesar
to cross
To move from one side to another, typically in a perpendicular direction.
cruzar

Slang Meanings

To suffer something unexpected
I encountered a problem at work.
Me atravesó un problema en el trabajo.
To intersect in someone's life
That person crossed my path at a tricky moment.
Esa persona me atravesó en un momento complicado.