Lattraversamento

Lattraversamento, more correctly written l’attraversamento in standard Italian, is a noun that denotes the act of crossing or traversing something—such as a street, a river, a border, or a space. It can refer to the physical crossing as well as to the process of moving from one side to another.

Etymology: The term is derived from the verb attraversare (to cross) with the nominalizing suffix -mento. The form is used in Italian as a general noun for crossing or passage.

Contexts and usage: In practical contexts, l’attraversamento is widely used in urban planning and road safety to describe the design and management of crosswalks, pedestrian facilities, and transit routes. Phrases like attraversamento pedonale or attraversamento stradale describe crosswalks and road crossings. In geography and logistics, it can denote routes that cross features such as rivers or mountain ranges, or passages through a terrain.

Cultural and figurative use: In literature, philosophy, and public discourse, the term is often used metaphorically to denote transitions, thresholds, or passages in a narrative or life course. The concept appears in discussions of movement, mobility, and access within Italian-speaking contexts.