English–Spanish

“crosswise” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/tɾansβeɾˈsal/

Example

Cortó la tela con un trazo transversal.

They cut the fabric with a crosswise stroke.

Illustration for transversal (crosswise)

How to say “crosswise” in Spanish

“Crosswise” in Spanish is transversal.

A stripe running from one side to the other.

Full entry for transversal: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with transversal

Compré una camiseta con rayas transversales.

I bought a t-shirt with transverse stripes.

Tips for using transversal

  • In everyday Spanish de lado a lado or a lo ancho is more natural, while transversal is used mainly in technical, academic, or administrative contexts.

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