Travesía (en. Crossing)

/tra.βeˈsi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A journey made between two points, especially at sea.

Example Sentence: The crossing from Spain to America takes several weeks.

La travesía desde España hasta América dura varias semanas.

Definition: A complicated or difficult experience that must be faced.

Example Sentence: The journey of finding a job in the city was arduous.

La travesía de encontrar un trabajo en la ciudad fue ardua.

Definition: From a symbolic point of view, it refers to an inner or spiritual journey.

Example Sentence: The emotional journey she went through after the separation was painful.

La travesía emocional que atravesó tras la separación fue dolorosa.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'traversia', meaning 'crossing or passage'.

Common Phrase: desert crossing

Meaning: a long and difficult experience with few resources

travesía del desierto

Common Phrase: sea crossing

Meaning: a journey made by boat

travesía en barco

Common Phrase: journey through life

Meaning: the process of living and facing difficulties

travesía por la vida

Related Word: traverse

Description: To cross or traverse a place.

traverse

Related Word: navigation

Description: The action of navigating; planning a journey by boat.

navegación

Related Word: adventure

Description: A risky or exciting experience.

aventura

Slang Meaning: A journey full of unexpected adventures.

Example: That trip was a mess; I never imagined so many things would happen.

Esa travesía fue un desmadre, nunca imaginé que ocurrirían tantas cosas.

Slang Meaning: A complicated or difficult situation.

Example: The last ordeal he had to go through at work was very stressful.

La última travesía que tuvo que pasar en su trabajo fue muy estresante.