This is the 4570th most frequent Spanish word.
atraviesan
"Atraviesan" means "they cross" or "they go through."
In this sentence, 'atraviesan' is used to indicate the action of crossing a defined physical structure, the bridge, as a means of transition from one place to another.
Los viajeros atraviesan el puente para llegar al mercado.
The travelers cross the bridge to get to the market.
Here, 'atraviesan' is metaphorically describing the passing or experiencing of emotions within oneself.
Los sentimientos que atraviesan su alma son complejos y profundos.
The emotions that pass through their soul are complex and deep.
In this usage, 'atraviesan' describes the penetrating action of arrows moving through the target.