Cruzan (en. Cross)
/kɾuˈsan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of crossing from one side to the other.
It is important that they cross the bridge before it gets dark.
Es importante que ellos crucen el puente antes de que anochezca.
Indicates that one moves from one place to another.
I hope that they cross the street carefully.
Espero que ellos crucen la calle con cuidado.
In a figurative sense, it can refer to crossing ideas or thoughts.
That they exchange their opinions on the subject.
Que ellos crucen sus opiniones sobre el tema.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'cruciare', which means to cross or to traverse.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Cross your fingers
To hope that something happens with good luck.
Cruzar los dedos
Cross paths
To meet someone on the road of life.
Cruzar caminos
Cross the line
To go beyond acceptable limits.
Cruzar la línea
Related Words
cross
An object that represents the intersection of two lines.
cruz
to cross
The action of passing from one side to another.
cruzar
crossing
A place where roads or paths intersect.
cruzamiento
Slang Meanings
Cross as a synonym for confusion
When you don't understand something, sometimes you say 'I'm crossing.'
Cuando no entiendes algo, a veces dices que 'estoy cruzando'.
Cross in the context of mixing things up
Don't confuse me, I was talking about another topic.
No me cruzes, estaba hablando de otro tema.