cruza
“cruza” means “crosses” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
crosses, cross!
Also: is crossing
📝 In Action
Ella cruza la calle por el paso de peatones.
A1She crosses the street at the crosswalk.
¡Cruza ahora que no vienen coches!
A1Cross now while there are no cars coming!
El camino cruza el bosque.
A2The path crosses the forest.
crossbreed
Also: hybrid, crossing
📝 In Action
Mi perro es una cruza de pastor alemán y labrador.
B1My dog is a cross between a German Shepherd and a Labrador.
Esta planta es una cruza muy resistente.
B2This plant is a very hardy hybrid.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: cruza
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'cruza' to describe a mixed-breed animal?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Spanish noun 'cruz' (cross), which comes from the Latin 'crux'. It refers to the physical shape or the act of moving across an intersection.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cruza' the same as 'cruce'?
Not quite. 'Cruza' is usually the action (he crosses) or a biological mix (a crossbreed). 'Cruce' is the physical place where two streets meet (an intersection).
How do I say 'Cross the street' to a stranger?
You should use 'Cruce la calle' (formal) instead of 'Cruza' (informal).