meander across
[/miˈændər əˈkrɔːs/]
verb phrase
serpentear por; vagar por; passear sinuosamente por
1. to walk or move in a winding, indirect, or aimless path across a place or area
The river meanders across the valley floor.
O rio serpenteia pela planície do vale.
2. to travel or wander slowly and without a fixed destination across an area
We decided to meander across the countryside on our road trip.
Decidimos vagar pela zona rural durante nossa viagem.
3. to follow a winding or zigzag course while traversing something
The hiking trail meanders across the mountainside.
A trilha de caminhada serpenteia pela encosta da montanha.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'meander across' is commonly used to describe leisurely travel or natural water/path formations. In Brazil, it's often used poetically to describe rivers and natural landscapes. The phrase emphasizes the journey itself rather than the destination, reflecting a relaxed attitude toward exploration common in both cultures.
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