Travesía (en. Crossing)

/tra.βe.ˈsi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A crossing is a journey or passage made through a space, usually by sea or air.

Example Sentence: The boat crossing lasted several days.

La travesía en barco duró varios días.

Definition: In some regions, it refers to a short street that serves as a passage between larger roads.

Example Sentence: They live on a quiet street of the city.

Viven en una travesía tranquila de la ciudad.

Definition: It can also refer to a difficult route.

Example Sentence: The crossing through the mountain was exhausting.

La travesía por la montaña fue agotadora.

Etymology/Origin: It derives from the Latin 'transvía', which means 'to pass to the other side'.

Phrase: desert crossing

Meaning: A long and difficult period of suffering or struggle.

travesía del desierto

Phrase: maritime crossing

Meaning: A journey by sea, typically by boat.

travesía marítima

Phrase: to make a crossing

Meaning: To undertake a journey or passage through a space.

hacer una travesía

Related Word: atravesar

Description: To cross from one side to another.

atravesar

Related Word: navigation

Description: The art of traveling or steering a boat.

navegación

Related Word: expedition

Description: A journey with a specific purpose, often for exploration.

expedición

Slang Meaning: In some contexts, it refers to an exciting or risky adventure.

Example: That party was a wild ride, I'll never forget it.

Esa fiesta fue una travesía, nunca lo olvidaré.

Slang Meaning: Used in the school context to refer to pranks or acts of rebellion.

Example: They pulled a prank in class and got detention.

Hicieron una travesía en clase y se ganaron un castigo.