Cruzas (en. You cross)

/ˈkɾuθas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of crossing or intersecting.
During the party, several people crossed paths on the dance floor.
Durante la fiesta, varias personas se cruzas en el baile.
It refers to the lines or marks that intersect.
The crosses on the map indicate the routes.
Las cruzas en el mapa indican las rutas.
verb
Conjugated form of the verb cruzar in the second person plural of the present subjunctive.
It is possible that you cross the street carefully.
Es posible que ustedes cruzas la calle con cuidado.

Etymology

From Latin 'cruciare', which means to cross or to torture by means of a cross.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to take a misstep
to make an incorrect decision during a crossing.
dar un paso en falso
to cross one's fingers
to hope that something turns out well.
cruzar los dedos
at street level
in the place, in reality, which may imply crossing in an urban context.
a pie de calle

Related Words

to cross
To move from one side to the other.
cruzar
crossing
Place where two roads meet.
cruce
cross
Symbol of the Christian religion formed by two intersecting lines.
cruz

Slang Meanings

Mentally crossing
Yesterday I crossed my mind thinking about my dog.
Ayer me crucé pensando en mi perro.
To cross the pond
She wants to cross the pond to live in Europe.
Ella quiere cruzar el charco para vivir en Europa.