cruzando
“cruzando” means “crossing” in Spanish (as in walking or driving across something).
crossing, traversing
Also: intersecting
📝 In Action
Estamos cruzando la calle ahora mismo, ten cuidado.
A1We are crossing the street right now, be careful.
Ella llegó a la biblioteca cruzando el parque.
A2She arrived at the library by crossing the park.
Las dos líneas de metro están cruzando justo debajo de aquí.
B1The two subway lines are intersecting right below here.
El alpinista siguió cruzando la cordillera a pesar del mal tiempo.
B2The climber kept traversing the mountain range despite the bad weather.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: cruzando
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'cruzando' to describe an ongoing action?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'cruzar' comes from the Latin word 'crux,' meaning 'cross.' 'Cruzando' simply adds the '-ando' ending, which signals an action in progress, derived from the Latin present participle ending.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (as 'cruzar')
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cruzando' used for crossing physical things (like streets) and figurative things (like minds)?
Yes, 'cruzando' is versatile. You can use it for physical movement ('crossing the park') and for figurative situations ('Están cruzando un momento difícil' - They are going through a difficult time).
How is 'cruzando' different from 'atravesando'?
'Cruzando' usually emphasizes the act of going from one side to the other, often quickly or at a definite point (like a street). 'Atravesando' means 'going through' and usually implies traversing a larger, more complex space, like a jungle or a long tunnel.