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    Cruces (en. Crosses)

    /ˈkɾuθes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Symbols representing the Christian faith.
    The crosses in churches are symbols of religion.
    Las cruces en las iglesias son símbolos de la religión.
    Intersections of roads.
    In the city, there are many crossroads that complicate traffic.
    En la ciudad, hay muchas cruces que complican el tránsito.
    Figures made with the arms to indicate a sign of rejection.
    She crossed her arms upon hearing that news.
    Ella hizo cruces con los brazos al escuchar esa noticia.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'crux', meaning 'cross' or 'intersection'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    crossroads
    Intersection where several routes cross.
    cruces de caminos
    to make crosses
    To define a path or make a difficult decision.
    hacer cruces
    to cross paths
    To encounter someone or something in life.
    cruzar caminos

    Related Words

    to cross
    Action of traversing something from one side to another.
    cruzar
    intersection
    Point where two or more roads cross.
    intersección
    symbol
    Graphic representation of an idea or belief.
    símbolo

    Slang Meanings

    Crosses of life
    That job was one of the life crosses that made me grow.
    Ese trabajo fue una de las cruces de vida que me hicieron crecer.
    Crosses in life
    The crosses in life are difficult but necessary experiences.
    Las cruces en la vida son experiencias difíciles pero necesarias.