crucero
/kroo-SEH-roh/
cruise
A magnificent cruise ship sailing the ocean illustrates the first meaning of crucero.
📝 In Action
Reservamos un crucero por el Caribe para el invierno.
B1We booked a cruise through the Caribbean for the winter.
El crucero era tan grande que parecía una ciudad flotante.
B2The cruise ship was so big that it looked like a floating city.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Reminder
Even though 'crucero' ends in '-o', which is typical for masculine nouns, remember that the trip itself is masculine: 'el crucero'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use 'hacer'
To say you are going on a cruise, you can use 'ir de crucero' or 'hacer un crucero' (to do a cruise).
This busy intersection where roads meet shows the second meaning of crucero.
crucero(noun)
intersection
?where two or more roads meet
,crossing
?a place where paths cross
crossroads
?general term for a road junction
📝 In Action
Tuvimos que esperar mucho en el crucero principal de la ciudad.
A2We had to wait a long time at the main intersection of the city.
Hay un semáforo nuevo en ese crucero peligroso.
B1There is a new traffic light at that dangerous crossing.
💡 Grammar Points
Synonym Use
In many Spanish-speaking areas, 'cruce' is used more often than 'crucero' for a simple street crossing, but 'crucero' is common for major, complex intersections.
⭐ Usage Tips
Giving Directions
When giving directions, you can say 'En el próximo crucero, gira a la derecha' (At the next intersection, turn right).
A powerful naval cruiser represents the military meaning of crucero.
crucero(noun)
cruiser
?naval or military ship type
crossing
?architectural space where two axes meet in a church
📝 In Action
El crucero de batalla fue hundido durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
C1The battle cruiser was sunk during the Second World War.
El altar mayor se encuentra justo bajo el crucero de la catedral.
C2The main altar is located right under the crossing (of the nave and transept) of the cathedral.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: crucero
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'crucero' to refer to a location on land?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'crucero' and 'cruce'?
'Cruce' usually refers to a simple crossing or junction (like a pedestrian crossing or a minor road meeting another). 'Crucero' is often used for a major, complex intersection of roads, or, most commonly, for a large cruise ship or the trip itself.
Is 'crucero' always masculine?
Yes, 'crucero' is always masculine ('el crucero'), regardless of whether you are talking about the ship, the trip, or the road intersection.