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    Cruz (en. Cross)

    /kɾus/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Religious symbol that represents the Christian faith.
    The priest carried a cross during the ceremony.
    El sacerdote llevó una cruz durante la ceremonia.
    The intersection of two lines or paths.
    At the crossroads, we decided to take the right direction.
    En la cruz de caminos, decidimos tomar la dirección a la derecha.
    A burden or pain that someone bears.
    The cross he carries is very heavy.
    La cruz que lleva a cuestas es muy pesada.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'crux', which means 'cross'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to cross one's fingers
    To hope that something happens favorably.
    cruzar los dedos
    to bear a burden
    To bear great suffering or a heavy burden.
    llevar una cruz
    to be in a bind
    To be in a very complicated situation.
    estar en la cruz

    Related Words

    crucifixion
    Execution by crucifixion, especially that of Jesus.
    crucifixión
    cruiser
    Type of boat that navigates for tourism and leisure.
    crucero
    crossing
    Act of crossing or intersecting.
    cruzamiento

    Slang Meanings

    Complicated situation.
    To be in a bind for not fulfilling tasks.
    Estar en una cruz por no cumplir con las tareas.
    Problem that needs to be solved.
    That exam is a burden for me.
    Ese examen es una cruz para mí.