al cruzar

al cruzar(
ahl
 
kroo
-
sahr
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
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Me resbalé al cruzar la calle y casi me atropellan.I slipped and fell when I was going across the street, and I was almost hit by a car.
Al cruzar el puente, aférrate a una de las dos barandas.When you're crossing the bridge, hold on to one of the handrails.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Se le arrugó la camisa al cruzar los brazos.His shirt got wrinkled when he folded his arms.
Al cruzar las piernas, Cecilia sintió un dolor en la rodilla.When she crosses her legs, Cecilia felt pain on her knee.
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