Meaning
side street; crossbar
- a side street or cross street running off a main road
- the crossbar of a goal (in sports such as football)
- a crossbeam, sleeper, or transverse support structure
In a sentence
Giri alla seconda traversa a sinistra e troverà subito il parcheggio.
Turn at the second side street on the left and you will immediately find the car park.
L'attaccante ha tirato con potenza ma la palla ha colpito in pieno la traversa.
The striker shot with power, but the ball squarely struck the crossbar.
Il nostro hotel si trova in una traversa tranquilla del viale principale.
Our hotel is located in a quiet side street off the main avenue.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| traversa | feminine · singular |
| traverse | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In directions, 'una traversa' is a side alley or cross street. In football, 'colpire la traversa' means to hit the crossbar.