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pace across

[/peɪs əˈkrɔːs/]
verb (phrasal verb)
caminhar de um lado para o outro
1. to walk back and forth across a space, typically in a nervous, anxious, or thoughtful manner
She paced across the room while waiting for the phone call.
Ela caminhou de um lado para o outro da sala enquanto esperava a ligação.
2. to traverse from one side to the other by walking at a measured speed
He paced across the bridge slowly, admiring the view.
Ele atravessou a ponte lentamente, apreciando a vista.
Synonyms
walk acrossstride acrosstraversecrosspace back and forth
Antonyms
stand stillremain stationarysit down

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminhar de um lado para o outro
most common usage
São Paulo
atravessar caminhando
alternative phrasing
Portugal
passear de um lado para o outro
common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

pace back and forth
walk the floor
stride across
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