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cruzar Present Conjugation

cruzarto cross

A1regular (with spelling change) -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

Cruzar is a regular -ar verb in the present: cruzo, cruzas, cruza, cruzamos, cruzáis, cruzan.

cruzar Present Forms

yocruzo
cruzas
él/ella/ustedcruza
nosotroscruzamos
vosotroscruzáis
ellos/ellas/ustedescruzan

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense for general facts (the bridge crosses the river) or habitual actions (I cross this street every day).

Notes on cruzar in the Present

Cruzar is completely regular in the present indicative.

Example Sentences

  • Cruzo el puente todas las mañanas.

    I cross the bridge every morning.

    yo

  • ¿Cruzas por el paso de cebra?

    Do you cross at the crosswalk?

  • Ellos cruzan el bosque a pie.

    They cross the forest on foot.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'cruzo' to mean 'I am crossing' in a formal context.

    Correct: estoy cruzando

    Why: While the simple present can mean 'I am crossing', the present progressive is often clearer for actions happening right now.

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