cruzado
“cruzado” means “crossed” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
crossed
Also: folded, cross-bred
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Tenía los brazos cruzados, esperando pacientemente.
A2He had his arms crossed, waiting patiently.
Las líneas cruzadas indican una intersección.
B1The crossed lines indicate an intersection.
Este perro es un cruce, un animal cruzado de dos razas.
B2This dog is a mix, a cross-bred animal of two races.
crusader
Also: campaigner
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Ricardo Corazón de León fue uno de los famosos cruzados.
B2Richard the Lionheart was one of the famous crusaders.
Los cruzados marcharon hacia Oriente Medio en el siglo XII.
B2The crusaders marched toward the Middle East in the 12th century.
cruzado
Also: old coin
📝 In Action
El cruzado fue la moneda de Brasil durante los años 80 y 90.
C1The cruzado was the currency of Brazil during the 80s and 90s.
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Words that translate to "cruzado" in Spanish:
campaigner→cross-bred→crossed→crusader→cruzado→folded→old coin→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: cruzado
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'cruzado' in its most common, everyday meaning?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Spanish verb *cruzar* (to cross). The verb itself comes from the Latin word *crux*, meaning 'cross,' referring to the religious symbol. It originally meant 'marked with a cross' or 'one who takes the cross.'
First recorded: Medieval period (c. 13th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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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'.