What does "atravesar" mean in English?

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Spanish

atravesar

English

to cross

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Alternative translations of "atravesar"

to go through
to pierce
to traverse
to cut across

Examples of how to use "atravesar" in Spanish

Spanish
Tuvimos que atravesar el bosque.
English
We had to go through the forest.
Spanish
Yo atravieso la plaza cada mañana.
English
I cross the square every morning.
Spanish
Ellos atravesaron el río con cuidado.
English
They crossed the river carefully.
Spanish
Atravesábamos el bosque al atardecer.
English
We were crossing the forest at sunset.
Spanish
Mañana atravesaré el túnel rápidamente.
English
Tomorrow I will cross the tunnel quickly.

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Tuvimos que atravesar el bosque.

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