cruce
“cruce” means “intersection” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
intersection, crossing
Also: junction
📝 In Action
El cruce de la calle principal siempre está congestionado.
A2The intersection of the main street is always congested.
Tuvimos que esperar en el cruce del ferrocarril.
B1We had to wait at the railroad crossing.
crossbreed, mixing
Also: hybrid
📝 In Action
El perro es el cruce de un labrador y un pastor alemán.
B1The dog is a crossbreed between a Labrador and a German Shepherd.
Estudiaron el cruce de estas dos especies de flores.
C1They studied the crossbreeding of these two flower species.
that I cross, that he/she/it cross, cross!
📝 In Action
Espero que no cruce la calle sin mirar.
B2I hope that he doesn't cross the street without looking. (Subjunctive)
Señor, cruce la línea de meta lo antes posible.
B1Sir, cross the finish line as soon as possible. (Formal Command)
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'cruce' as the common noun for a street location?
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📚 Etymology▼
The noun 'cruce' comes directly from the infinitive verb 'cruzar' (to cross). 'Cruzar' itself evolved from the Latin word 'crux' (cross), referring to the shape of something intersecting.
First recorded: 13th century (in forms derived from Latin 'crux')
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cruce' masculine or feminine?
'Cruce' is masculine: 'el cruce'. Even though many nouns ending in -e are feminine, this word is derived from the verb 'cruzar', making it masculine.
How do I know if 'cruce' means 'intersection' or is a verb command?
If it has 'el' or 'un' before it, it's the noun ('el cruce'). If it's used at the start of a sentence or after a formal 'usted,' it's likely the verb command ('Cruce con precaución!').