A través de
Example: Vimos el paisaje a través de la ventana abierta.
Definition
"A través de" is a Spanish prepositional phrase used to indicate movement from one side to another or the means by which something is seen or experienced, as in 'We saw the landscape a través de the open window.'
Etymology
The phrase "a través de" comes from the Spanish words 'a' meaning 'to' or 'through,' and 'través,' which derives from the Latin 'transversus,' meaning 'turned across.' Together, they express the idea of going 'across' or 'through' something.
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"A través de" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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