passing through, going through
Ella veía espíritus atravesando paredes.
She saw spirits passing through walls.
Vio espíritus atravesando paredes.
He saw spirits passing through walls.
Están atravesando dificultades, ¿no?
They're going through a difficult time, aren't they?
— Los excéntricos Tenenbaums (2001)
Tom está atravesando el río.
Tom is crossing the river.