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wade across
[/weɪd əˈkrɔːs/]
verb
atravessar a vau
1.
to walk through water of moderate depth from one side to the other
We had to wade across the river to reach the other side.
Tivemos que atravessar o rio a vau para chegar ao outro lado.
2.
to move slowly through water or any resistant medium while crossing
The hikers waded across the stream with difficulty.
Os caminhantes atravessaram o córrego a vau com dificuldade.
Synonyms
ford
cross through water
traverse
pass through
Antonyms
swim across
bridge across
avoid crossing
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
atravessar a vau
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
cruzar a vau
alternative form
São Paulo
atravessar na água
more descriptive variation
Portugal
vadear
more formal Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
test the waters
wade in
cross the Rubicon
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