Atraviesas (en. You cross)

/atɾaˈβjesas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Part that crosses a route.
The obstacles on the road caused delays in traffic.
Las atraviesas en la carretera causaban retrasos en el tráfico.
Actions or situations that obstruct passage.
The obstacles in the road forced drivers to look for alternative routes.
Las atraviesas del camino obligaron a los conductores a buscar rutas alternativas.

Etymology

From the verb 'to cross' in its plural form.

Common Phrases and Expressions

you cross in the road
Obstacles that impede progress.
atraviesas en el camino
there are no crosses
It means that everything is clear.
no hay atraviesas

Related Words

to cross
To pass from one side to another.
atravesar
crossing
Long journey or trip.
travesía
prank
Mischievous or unserious action.
travesura

Slang Meanings

An unexpected obstacle in a situation.
I encountered an obstacle on my way to the meeting.
Me encontré con una atraviesa en mi camino a la reunión.
A problem that needs to be solved.
That obstacle delayed us a lot on the project.
Esa atraviesa nos retrasó un montón en el proyecto.