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    Cruza (en. Cross)

    /ˈkɾuθa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition: Place where two roads cross.
    Example Sentence: At the crossroads, there is a stop sign.
    En la cruza de calles, hay una señal de alto.
    Definition: Line or object that crosses another.
    Example Sentence: The bridge makes a crossing over the river.
    El puente hace una cruza sobre el río.
    verb
    Definition: The act of crossing.
    Example Sentence: Pedestrians should cross at the crosswalk.
    Los peatones deben cruzar en la cruza peatonal.
    Definition: To cross two or more things with each other.
    Example Sentence: He crosses his hands when thinking.
    Él cruza las manos al pensar.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'crux', which means cross or crucifix.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Common Phrase: at the crossroads
    Meaning: Indicates that a different path has been taken towards a destination.
    por la cruza
    Common Phrase: crossroads
    Meaning: Situation where important decisions must be made.
    cruza de caminos

    Related Words

    Related Word: to cross
    Description: To perform the motion of crossing.
    cruzar
    Related Word: cross
    Description: Symbol that can represent intersection or a religious signal.
    cruz

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: Area of confusion between roads.
    Slang Example: That crossing is a mess, there's always traffic.
    Esa cruza es un lío, siempre hay tráfico.
    Slang Meaning: Complicated situation.
    Slang Example: That discussion was a clash of ideas and we didn't reach a conclusion.
    Esa discusión fue una cruza de ideas y no llegamos a conclusión.