This is the 114th most frequent Catalan word.
través
The Catalan word "través" means "crossing" or "tilt" depending on the context.
The word 'a través' is used as a preposition meaning 'through', indicating the medium used to accomplish or achieve an action.
Va aprendre sobre aquestes cultures a través dels seus viatges.
He learned about these cultures through his travels.
Here 'a través' is also a preposition, implying observing or perceiving something by looking past or beyond an obstacle.
Va mirar a través de la finestra i va veure l'ocell volant.
He looked through the window and saw the bird flying.
In this sentence, 'a través' denotes the instrument or method by which communication occurred.