Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

travessia

Noun
trah-ve-SEE-ah
Definition
A crossing or journey across a body of water or land.
Examples
  • Fizemos uma travessia pela costa do Brasil.
  • A travessia do rio foi bastante desafiadora.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘travessia’ refers to the action of traversing or crossing something, often used in the context of crossing rivers or seas.
Synonyms
  • travessia marítima
  • cruzamento
  • atravessamento