Transitar refers to the act of moving or passing through a place, usually in the context of travel or transportation. It is frequently used in contexts related to streets, routes, or passages where people or vehicles are moving. The term is common in both oral and written Spanish, although it may appear more often in formal contexts or discussions about transportation and urban planning.
Cars can transit through this street without issues.
Durante el fin de semana, muchos ciclistas transitan por el parque.
During the weekend, many cyclists transit through the park.
Es importante que los peatones no transiten por la carretera.
Transitar is often used in various idiomatic expressions that illustrate movement, transition, or change. Here are some examples:
Sometimes, we have to transit difficult paths to reach our goals.
"Transitar de un estado a otro"
The economy seems to transit from one state to another rapidly.
"Transitar entre culturas"
It is enriching to transit between different cultures when we travel.
"Transitar un proceso"
The word transitar comes from the Latin "transitare," which combines "trans" meaning "across" and "ire" meaning "to go." The evolution of the term reflects the concept of moving from one place to another.
Pasar (to pass)
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