Crucero (en. Cruise)

/kruˈθeɾo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: A ship designed for making recreational trips across the sea.

Example Sentence: The cruise left the port at five in the afternoon.

El crucero salió del puerto a las cinco de la tarde.

Definition: A maritime route taken to visit different places.

Example Sentence: We enjoyed a cruise in the Caribbean.

Disfrutamos de un crucero por el Caribe.

Definition: Participation in a group trip on a ship.

Example Sentence: The group organized a cruise to celebrate the anniversary.

El grupo organizó un crucero para celebrar el aniversario.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'crucerum', which means 'to cross'.

Common Phrase: to take a cruise

Meaning: To take a trip on a ship, usually for pleasure.

hacer un crucero

Common Phrase: maritime cruise

Meaning: Journey by boat across the sea.

crucero marítimo

Common Phrase: luxury cruise

Meaning: Trip on a ship that offers superior services and amenities.

crucero de lujo

Related Word: navigation

Description: The act of navigating, especially at sea.

navegación

Related Word: boat

Description: Vessel used for navigation.

barco

Related Word: destination

Description: Place where a trip is headed.

destination

Slang Meaning: To take a pleasure trip by boat.

Slang Example: We are going to take a cruise this summer.

Vamos a hacer un crucero este verano.

Slang Meaning: To drive in a carefree or aimless manner.

Slang Example: We went cruising around the city without a plan.

Salimos a crucerear por la ciudad sin un plan.