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Conjugation Chart of “Atravesar” (to cross) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Atravesar”

The Present Tense of atravesar is used to describe actions that are happening right now or that occur habitually. For example, El tren atraviesa el túnel. (The train goes through the tunnel.)

Atravesar is a stem-changing verb, meaning the vowel in the stem changes in certain conjugations. The e changes to ie in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

How to Use Atravesar in the Present Tense

Atravesar generally means to cross or go through something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

Literal meaning: To physically cross or pass through something, for example, Atravieso el parque para ir al trabajo (I cross the park to go to work).

Figurative meaning: To experience or go through a difficult situation or phase, for example, Atravieso una mala racha económica (I’m going through a rough financial patch).

Penetrating meaning: To pierce or go through something, for example, La bala atraviesa la pared (The bullet goes through the wall).

Colloquial meaning: In some Latin American slang, it can mean to have sex with someone, for example, Juan atraviesa a todas las chicas (Juan sleeps with all the girls). Note: This usage is considered rude.

Real Life Examples of Atravesar in the Present Tense

Yo atravieso el parque todos los días para ir al trabajo. (I cross the park every day to go to work.)

¿Atraviesas la calle con cuidado antes de cruzar? (Do you cross the street carefully before crossing?)

Mi hermana atraviesa la ciudad en bicicleta para ir a la universidad. (My sister bikes across the city to go to university.)

Nosotros atravesamos la frontera cada verano para visitar a la familia. (We cross the border every summer to visit family.)

Los turistas atraviesan el desierto en camionetas todo terreno. (The tourists cross the desert in off-road vehicles.)

Cuando voy de compras, atravieso el centro comercial de un extremo a otro. (When I go shopping, I walk across the mall from one end to the other.)

¿Por qué atraviesas el parque si hay un atajo por la calle principal? (Why do you cross through the park if there’s a shortcut on the main street?)

Los manifestantes atraviesan la ciudad en protesta contra las políticas gubernamentales. (The protesters march across the city in protest against government policies.)

En la película, el protagonista atraviesa un desierto inhóspito en busca de aventuras. (In the movie, the protagonist crosses a harsh desert in search of adventure.)

Cada mañana, atravieso el campus para llegar a mi primera clase. (Every morning, I walk across campus to get to my first class.)

Los alpinistas experimentados atraviesan las montañas con equipo especializado. (Experienced mountaineers cross the mountains with specialized equipment.)

¿Por qué atraviesas el patio trasero si puedes usar la puerta principal? (Why do you cut across the backyard if you can use the front door?)

Para llegar al trabajo más rápido, atravieso el parque en vez de tomar la ruta larga. (To get to work faster, I cut through the park instead of taking the long route.)

Los excursionistas atraviesan el bosque siguiendo los senderos marcados. (The hikers cross the forest following the marked trails.)

Cuando voy de viaje, atravieso varias ciudades en coche para llegar a mi destino. (When I travel, I drive across several cities to get to my destination.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Atravesar (to cross) in the Present Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.