traversing
[/trəˈvɜːrsɪŋ/]
verb (gerund/present participle)
atravessando
1. Moving across or through something; traveling from one side to the other
The hikers are traversing the mountain range.
Os caminhantes estão atravessando a cordilheira.
2. Moving back and forth across something; scanning or examining systematically
The robot is traversing the warehouse to inventory items.
O robô está atravessando o armazém para inventariar itens.
3. In computing, moving through a data structure sequentially
Traversing the tree structure requires careful algorithm design.
Atravessar a estrutura de árvore requer design cuidadoso do algoritmo.
4. In mountaineering, moving laterally across a slope or face
Traversing the rock face was more difficult than climbing straight up.
Atravessar a parede de rocha foi mais difícil do que subir em linha reta.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'atravessando' is the standard gerund form used across all contexts from everyday conversation to technical computing terminology. In mountaineering and outdoor contexts, it's particularly common among adventure sports enthusiasts. The word has gained increased usage in tech companies and startups in São Paulo and Rio due to English influence in the software development industry.
Related Idioms & Phrases
traversing thin ice - navegando em terreno perigoso (dealing with a delicate situation)
traversing new territory - explorando terreno novo (entering unfamiliar ground)
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