tránsito

el tránsito(
trahn
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see
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toh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. transit
Las mercancías se dañaron durante el tránsito.The goods were damaged in transit.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Los pasajeros en tránsito deben permanecer en esta zona del aeropuerto.Transit passengers must remain in this area of the airport.
No podremos asistir a la función el sábado porque solo estamos de tránsito.We won't be able to go to the show on Saturday because we're just passing through.
a. traffic
El tránsito en las carreteras es muy lento en la hora punta.The traffic on the roads is very slow at rush hour.
b. movement
El tránsito de pasajeros de este aeropuerto es muy elevado.The movement of passengers in this airport is very high.
a. passage
Las religiones explican el tránsito hacia el más allá de diferentes formas.Religions explain the passage into the afterlife in different ways.
b. death
El tránsito de la Virgen ha sido representado por diferentes autores.The death of the Virgin has been portrayed by different authors.
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road signs
en tránsito hacia destino
in transit to destination
accidente de tránsito
car accident
policía de tránsito
traffic police
traffic police officer
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