Cruzó (en. Crossed)

[kɾuˈθo]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of traversing or passing from one side to another.
He crossed the street quickly.
Él cruzó la calle rápidamente.
Intersection of paths or routes.
She crossed at the intersection of avenues.
Ella cruzó en el cruce de avenidas.
To connect two things that cross or intersect.
The wires crossed in the lamp.
Los cables se cruzaron en la lámpara.

Etymology

From Latin 'cruciare', which means 'to make a cross'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

crossing fingers
To hope for something to happen.
cruzar los dedos
crossing the line
To exceed a limit or norm.
cruzar la línea
crossing paths
To unexpectedly encounter someone.
cruzar caminos

Related Words

to cross
Verb that describes the action of traversing.
cruzar
cross
Geometric shape that connects two lines at an angle.
cruz
crossing
Place where paths intersect.
cruce

Slang Meanings

To cross in the context of leaving quickly.
I left and crossed to the store in the blink of an eye.
Salí y crucé a la tienda en un abrir y cerrar de ojos.
To cross related to connecting with someone.
We crossed at the end of the party.
Cruzamos al final de la fiesta.