através de

See also: a través de

Portuguese

Etymology

Compound of através (through) +‎ de (of). Compare Spanish a través de.

Preposition

através de

  1. through (entering then exiting)
    Synonym: por
    O tornado passou através da cidade.
    The tornado went through the city.
  2. (by extension, proscribed) by means of; through; by (with the use of)
    Synonyms: por, com, por meio de
    Ele mantém seu cérebro ativo através do estudo.
    He keeps his brain active by studying.

Further reading

Spanish

Preposition

através de

  1. misspelling of a través de