atravesar
cross
Pasar de un lado a otro de algo, como una calle, una puerta o un bosque.
The Spanish word atravesar is a verb that means "to cross" or "to go through".
Explanation:
- ** raíz y prefijo**:
- The root is "travesar", related to crossing or going over.
- The prefix "a-" can imply direction or motion towards something.
Meanings:
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To physically cross something: When you move from one side to the other of a place, obstacle, or area.
- Example: atravesar la calle — to cross the street.
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To go through or experience: It can also refer to undergoing a period or difficult situation.
- Example: atravesar una crisis — to go through a crisis.
Synonyms (Spanish):
- cruzar
- pasar
- surcar (in some contexts, like crossing a body of water)
Antonyms (Spanish):
- detenerse (to stop)
- evitar (to avoid)
- retroceder (to go back)
In summary, atravesar primarily implies moving through or across something, whether physically or metaphorically.
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Examples
Ellos quieren atravesar la ciudad para encontrar el restaurante.verb
They want to cross the city to find the restaurant.
Ellos quieren atravesar el río antes de que oscurezca.verb
They want to cross the river before it gets dark.
Cuando era niño, solía atravesar el puente cada mañana para ir a la escuela.verb
When I was a child, I used to cross the bridge every morning to go to school.
El río atraviesa la ciudad.verb
The river crosses the city.
Atravieso el puente cada mañana.verb
I cross the bridge every morning.
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