Atravessando

Atravessando is a Portuguese word that translates to "crossing" or "traversing" in English. It describes the act of moving from one side or point to another. This can apply to a variety of situations, both literal and figurative.

In a physical sense, atravessando can refer to crossing a road, a river, a bridge, or a border. For example, one might be atravessando a rua (crossing the street) or atravessando a fronteira (crossing the border). The term emphasizes the journey or the passage through a space or boundary.

Figuratively, atravessando can describe navigating through difficulties, challenges, or a period of time. Someone might be atravessando um momento difícil (going through a difficult time) or atravessando uma fase de transição (traversing a transition phase). It implies experiencing and moving beyond a particular situation. The verb form "atravessar" also implies passing through something, such as atravessar um túnel (to go through a tunnel). The word's versatility makes it a common and useful term in the Portuguese language.