Usages of atravessar
Quando tu vieres a pé, tens de atravessar a rua principal com cuidado.
When you come on foot, you have to cross the main street carefully.
Eu atravesso a ponte lentamente, porque gosto de apreciar a vista.
I cross the bridge slowly because I enjoy the view.
Eu atravesso a ponte com o Pedro.
I cross the bridge with Pedro.
Tu deves pensar no risco antes de atravessar a ponte.
You should think about the risk before crossing the bridge.
Não atravesses a rua fora da passadeira.
Don’t cross the street outside the crosswalk.
Se atravessares o cruzamento sem olhar, corres um grande risco.
If you cross the intersection without looking, you run a big risk.
O Pedro não ignora o perigo quando atravessa a rua principal.
Pedro does not ignore the danger when he crosses the main street.
Segura o volante com firmeza ao atravessar a ponte.
Hold the steering wheel firmly when crossing the bridge.
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