transitar
“transitar” means “to pass through” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to pass through, to travel along
Also: to walk
📝 In Action
Muchos coches transitan por esta avenida cada hora.
A2Many cars travel along this avenue every hour.
Es difícil transitar por estas calles cuando llueve.
B1It is difficult to pass through these streets when it rains.
El sendero es privado y no se permite transitar por él.
B2The path is private and traveling along it is not allowed.
to go through, to undergo
📝 In Action
Ella está transitando un momento difícil en su vida.
B2She is going through a difficult moment in her life.
La empresa transita una fase de expansión.
C1The company is undergoing an expansion phase.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Which sentence describes someone going through a life change?
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📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'transitare', which means 'to go over' or 'to cross'. It is built from 'trans-' (across) and 'ire' (to go).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'transitar' the same as 'caminar'?
Not exactly. 'Caminar' is 'to walk'. 'Transitar' means to pass through or travel along a path, and it can be done by walking, driving, or even figuratively as a life process.
Is it a regular verb?
Yes! It follows the standard rules for all verbs ending in -ar.
When should I use 'transitar' instead of 'ir'?
Use 'transitar' when you want to focus on the act of moving through a specific area or route, rather than just the destination.