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Travesía

Definition

(noun) Journey; long and difficult trip, usually by sea or land

Examples

Los exploradores emprendieron una travesía por la selva amazónica.
The explorers embarked on a journey through the Amazon rainforest.
  • A las tres, la travesía aún no acababa.

    At three, the journey still wasn't over.

  • La travesía en ferri de Cádiz a Tánger se hizo pesada por el viento.

    The ferry ride from Cádiz to Tangier got rough because of the wind.

  • Marta contó su travesía por la Patagonia con una sonrisa cansada.

    Marta told us about her trip through Patagonia with a tired smile.

  • No quiero otra travesía de doce horas por esa carretera.

    I don't want another twelve-hour haul on that road.

Related words

Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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