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A través de

a tɾaˈβes ðe
Preposition
Preposition

Through / Across

General

Indicating movement or passage from one side or point to another, or from beginning to end.

Ví dụ:
"El tren pasa a través de los túneles."
→ The train passes through the tunnels.
"Cruzamos el puente a través del río."
→ We crossed the bridge across the river.
"Leyó el libro a través de la noche."
→ He read the book through the night.
Synonyms

By means of / Via

General

Indicating the medium, channel, or means by which something is done or transmitted.

Ví dụ:
"Recibí el mensaje a través de un amigo."
→ I received the message through a friend.
"La información se difunde a través de las redes sociales."
→ Information is disseminated via social media.
"Hablamos a través de videoconferencia."
→ We spoke through videoconference.
Synonyms

Despite / Notwithstanding

General

Indicating that something happens or is true, even though there are difficulties or obstacles.

Ví dụ:
"Lograron el éxito a través de muchas dificultades."
→ They achieved success despite many difficulties.
"Continuaron a través de la tormenta."
→ They continued through the storm.
Synonyms

Collocations

pasar a través de
to pass through
ver a través de
to see through
llegar a través de
to get through
trabajar a través de
to work through
enviar a través de
to send through

Idioms

"ver a través de"
Figurative
→ to see through
To understand the true nature or motives of someone or something; to not be deceived.
Examples:
"Sé que estás mintiendo, te veo a través de ti."
→ I know you're lying, I see through you.
"salir a través de"
Figurative
→ to get through
To survive a difficult period or situation.
Examples:
"Esperamos salir a través de esta crisis económica."
→ We hope to get through this economic crisis.