Meaning
crossing, passage
- a long journey across an expanse, especially by sea or air
- a crossing on foot over rough terrain, such as a mountain range
In a sentence
La traversata in traghetto dura circa otto ore con mare calmo.
The ferry crossing takes about eight hours in calm seas.
Avete completato la traversata dell'Atlantico a vela?
Did you complete the Atlantic crossing under sail?
A causa della tempesta, la traversata non è stata affatto tranquilla.
Because of the storm, the crossing was not smooth at all.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| traversata | feminine · singular |
| traversate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often refers specifically to crossing an ocean or a sea by boat.
- Differs from 'attraversamento', which usually means the act or point of crossing a street or river.