cruzado

/kroo-SAH-doh/

crossed

Two thick, simple lines intersecting at their center, forming a clear 'X' shape against a plain background.

This image shows two lines that are 'cruzado' (crossed).

cruzado(adjective)

mA2

crossed

arms, legs, lines

Also:

folded

arms

cross-bred

animals or plants

📝 In Action

Tenía los brazos cruzados, esperando pacientemente.

He had his arms crossed, waiting patiently.

Las líneas cruzadas indican una intersección.

The crossed lines indicate an intersection.

Este perro es un cruce, un animal cruzado de dos razas.

This dog is a mix, a cross-bred animal of two races.

Word Connections

Synonyms

entrelazado (interlaced)
mixto (mixed)

Common Collocations

brazos cruzados – arms crossed
piernas cruzadas – legs crossed

💡 Grammar Points

Agreement Rule

As an adjective, 'cruzado' must match the noun it describes in gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural). For example, 'brazos' (masculine, plural) requires 'cruzados'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Use with 'Estar'

You almost always use 'cruzado' with the verb 'estar' (to be in a state) to describe a temporary position: 'Están cruzados'.

A simplified illustration of a medieval knight wearing a helmet and chainmail, standing upright and holding a shield marked with a large red cross.

A 'cruzado' (crusader) was a historical figure, often a knight.

cruzado(noun)

mB2

crusader

historical figure

Also:

campaigner

someone fighting for a cause

📝 In Action

Ricardo Corazón de León fue uno de los famosos cruzados.

Richard the Lionheart was one of the famous crusaders.

Los cruzados marcharon hacia Oriente Medio en el siglo XII.

The crusaders marched toward the Middle East in the 12th century.

Word Connections

Synonyms

guerrero (warrior)
defensor (defender)

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Form

The female equivalent is 'cruzada' (the woman) or 'la Cruzada' (the event, the Crusade itself).

A single, large, antique gold coin with an ornate, non-textual historical crest stamped on its surface.

The 'cruzado' was also the name of a historical currency used in Portugal and Brazil.

cruzado(noun)

mC1

cruzado

historical currency (Portugal/Brazil)

Also:

old coin

general term

📝 In Action

El cruzado fue la moneda de Brasil durante los años 80 y 90.

The cruzado was the currency of Brazil during the 80s and 90s.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: cruzado

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'cruzado' in its most common, everyday meaning?

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Word Family

cruzar(to cross) - verb

cruzada(crusade / a female crusader) - noun

cruce(crossing / intersection) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'cruzado' the same as the verb 'cruzar'?

No, 'cruzado' is the past participle form of the verb 'cruzar' (to cross). This means it's the form used to create perfect tenses (like 'he cruzado' - I have crossed) or, more commonly, used as an adjective meaning 'crossed' or 'in a crossed state'.

How do I know if 'cruzado' means 'crusader' or 'crossed'?

Context is key! If it is used as a noun describing a person (e.g., 'un cruzado'), it means 'crusader.' If it is used with the verb 'estar' and changes its ending to match a noun (e.g., 'las líneas cruzadas'), it means 'crossed' or 'intertwined'.