The presente de subjuntivo of atravesar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about crossing or going through something, for example: Espero que atravieses el desierto sin problemas. (I hope you cross the desert without problems.)

This is a stem-changing verb, where the ‘e’ changes to ‘ie’ in all subjunctive forms except nosotros and vosotros. The conjugation follows the regular pattern for -ar verbs in the subjunctive mood.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Atravesar (to cross) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

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

To cross or pass through: For example, Espero que atravieses el desierto con cuidado (I hope you cross the desert carefully).

To pierce or penetrate: For example, No quiero que la bala me atraviese (I don’t want the bullet to pierce me).

To overcome or endure: For example, Aunque atravieses momentos difíciles, saldrás adelante (Even if you go through difficult times, you will get through it).

To interrupt or disturb (colloquial): For example, Ojalá que nadie me atraviese mientras trabajo (I hope no one disturbs me while I’m working).

Examples

Examples of Atravesar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que nadie atraviese la calle sin mirar. (I hope no one crosses the street without looking.)

Es importante que atravieses la frontera con la documentación adecuada. (It’s important that you cross the border with proper documentation.)

Dudo que el ladrón atraviese el perímetro de seguridad. (I doubt the thief will cross the security perimeter.)

Ojalá que atravesemos este desierto sin problemas. (I hope we cross this desert without any problems.)

Aunque atraveséis el océano, no olvidéis vuestras raíces. (Even if you cross the ocean, don’t forget your roots.)

Es poco probable que los inmigrantes atraviesen la frontera ilegalmente. (It’s unlikely that the immigrants will cross the border illegally.)

Quizás el equipo atraviese una mala racha, pero saldrán adelante. (Perhaps the team will go through a rough patch, but they’ll pull through.)

Siempre que atravieses un momento difícil, recuerda que no estás solo. (Whenever you go through a difficult time, remember you’re not alone.)

Me preocupa que mi hijo atraviese una crisis de identidad en la adolescencia. (I’m worried my son might go through an identity crisis in his teenage years.)

Aunque atraviesen dificultades económicas, su amor los mantendrá unidos. (Even if they go through financial hardships, their love will keep them together.)

Es fundamental que atravesemos esta etapa con paciencia y determinación. (It’s crucial that we go through this stage with patience and determination.)

Ojalá que nunca atraviesen por una situación tan traumática. (I hope you never have to go through such a traumatic situation.)

Quizás atravieses un bloqueo creativo, pero la inspiración regresará. (You might go through a creative block, but inspiration will return.)

Aunque atraviesen momentos de duda, su fe los guiará. (Even if they go through moments of doubt, their faith will guide them.)

Es importante que atravieses esta etapa con madurez y responsabilidad. (It’s important that you go through this stage with maturity and responsibility.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Atravesar (to cross) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.