atravesar la calle

atravesar la calle
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to cross the street
El semáforo estaba en rojo y había muchos peatones esperando para atravesar la calle.The traffic light was red and there were many pedestrians waiting to cross the street.
b. to cross the road
Ten cuidado al atravesar la calle. Los carros vienen a mucha velocidad.Be careful when crossing the road. The cars are coming very fast.
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