walk across
[/wɔːk əˈkrɔːs/]
verb (phrasal verb)
atravessar a pé
1. to move on foot from one side of something to the other side
She walked across the street to meet her friend.
Ela atravessou a rua a pé para encontrar sua amiga.
2. to traverse or cross over a physical space by walking
He walked across the bridge carefully.
Ele atravessou a ponte a pé com cuidado.
3. to move from one location to another on foot, crossing over an area
The children walked across the field to reach the playground.
As crianças atravessaram o campo a pé para chegar ao parque.
In Brazil and the USA, 'walk across' is commonly used in pedestrian contexts, particularly regarding street crossing safety, which is an important cultural concern in urban areas. The phrase emphasizes deliberate, intentional movement rather than casual walking.
Related Idioms & Phrases
walk across the stage (subir ao palco para receber um diploma ou prêmio)
walk across the line (ultrapassar um limite estabelecido)
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