Atraviesa (en. Crosses)

/atra'βje.sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To pass from one side to another of something.
She crosses the street before reaching the park.
Ella atraviesa la calle antes de llegar al parque.
To cross a line or limit.
The river crosses the entire valley.
El río atraviesa todo el valle.
To experience or face a complicated situation.
He is going through a difficult time in his life.
Él atraviesa un momento difícil en su vida.

Etymology

From Latin 'atraversare', meaning 'to cross'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cross the border
Crosses the line that separates two countries.
atraviesa la frontera
going through a tough time
Is going through a complicated stage.
atraviesa un mal momento

Related Words

crossing
Interaction between two extremes.
travesía
to cross
The action of crossing something.
atravesar

Slang Meanings

To overcome an obstacle that seems difficult.
I have to face my fears to move forward.
Tengo que atravesar mis miedos para avanzar.
To go through a rough patch.
She is going through a rough streak.
Ella está atravesando una racha mala.