transverse

BrE /ˈtræns.vɜːs/ AmE /ˈtræns.vərs/

adjective en → es

1 ANATOMY/STRUCTURE B2

relating to a part of the body that is across from side to side, or running across it

transverso, cruzado

  • [T + adj]
  • [adj + noun]

Collocations transverse colon · transverse ligament

  • The transverse colon is part of the large intestine.

    El colon transverso es parte del intestino grueso.

2 GEOMETRY B1

going across something, especially at right angles to its length

transversal, cruzado

  • [T + adj]
  • [adj + noun]

Collocations transverse axis · transverse line

  • Draw a transverse line across the page.

    Dibuja una línea transversal a través de la página.

1 ENGINEERING C1

designed to cross over or above something else, especially at right angles

transverso, cruzado

  • [T + adj]
  • [adj + noun]

Collocations transverse bridge · transverse tunnel

  • The new transverse bridge will reduce traffic congestion.

    El nuevo puente transversal reducirá el tráfico.