Spanish Conversation · Level 82
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Spanish word
transversal
Pronunciation
IPA/tɾansβeɾˈsal/
Meaning
- adjectivecrosswise
Example
Cortó la tela con un trazo transversal.
They cut the fabric with a crosswise stroke.
More examples
Compré una camiseta con rayas transversales.
I bought a t-shirt with transverse stripes.
Core concept
A stripe running from one side to the other.
Common phrases
rayas transversales
transverse stripes
calle transversal
cross street
Similar words
horizontal: Lies parallel to the ground or horizon, level in orientation.
lateral: Sits at or toward the side of an object, indicating a lateral position.
cruzado: Crosses or intersects another line or object.
Definition in Spanish
Que se sitúa o se extiende en dirección lateral, de un lado al otro.
Word origin
From Latin transversalis, formed from trans 'across' and vertere 'to turn', originally meaning 'turned across' and thus describing something that lies side to side.
Usage tips
- 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.
Other meanings
- cross-cuttingadjective
Opposites
- longitudinallongitudinaladjective