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A person stepping across a narrow river using stepping stones, moving from one side to the other.

atravesar Present Conjugation

atravesarto cross

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Quick answer:

Atravesar is a stem-changing verb where 'e' becomes 'ie' in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

atravesar Present Forms

yoatravieso
atraviesas
él/ella/ustedatraviesa
nosotrosatravesamos
vosotrosatravesáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesatraviesan

When to Use the Present

Use the present to describe something currently crossing a space or to talk about a difficult situation someone is currently going through.

Notes on atravesar in the Present

This is an 'e to ie' stem-changing verb (boot verb). The change occurs in yo, tú, él/ella/usted, and ellos/ellas/ustedes.

Example Sentences

  • Atravieso el parque todas las mañanas.

    I cross the park every morning.

    yo

  • Mi familia atraviesa un momento difícil.

    My family is going through a difficult moment.

    él/ella/usted

  • Atravesamos el puente a pie.

    We cross the bridge on foot.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Nosotros atraviesamos.

    Correct: Nosotros atravesamos.

    Why: Stem changes never happen in the nosotros or vosotros forms in the present indicative.

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